Sudden respiratory and circulatory collapse after cesarean section: Amniotic fluid embolism or other reasons? – a case report

Sudden respiratory and circulatory collapse after cesarean section: Amniotic fluid embolism or other reasons? – a case report

Abstract Background For a healthy parturient, a cardiopulmonary collapse that suddenly occurs shortly after an uneventful caesarean section is a relatively rare event and presents a significant challenge for the anesthesia provider. Case presentation Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is characterized by...

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Main Authors: Jinxi Zhang, Chao Yu, Hui Liu, Qing Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Cardiopulmonary collapse
Amniotic fluid embolism
Anaphylaxis
Antibiotics
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04701-3

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