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Monday, April 15, 2013

Management of Postpartum Collapse - AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM


Presentation
  • Extremely sudden severe shock with severe dyspnoea, cyanosis Pulmonary oedema
  • Blood stained frothy sputum
  • Convulsions may occur  
Onset
  • Usually immediately after membranes rupture however it can occur even with intact membranes occurs during strong uterine contractions
  • Usually fatal 
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