Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Joint Authors
Gitman, Robert
Bachar, Bradlee
Mendenhall, Byron
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an extremely rare yet fatal obstetric emergency.
AFE presents as sudden cardiovascular collapse after a breach of maternal-fetal membranes and is often complicated by severe coagulopathy.
We present a case where an AFE was treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to help overcome the acute cardiopulmonary insult.
The use of echocardiography proved to be an invaluable tool to help guide treatment and optimal duration of ECMO in the face of severe coagulopathy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gitman, Robert& Bachar, Bradlee& Mendenhall, Byron. 2019. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134220
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gitman, Robert…[et al.]. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134220
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gitman, Robert& Bachar, Bradlee& Mendenhall, Byron. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Treated with Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134220
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1134220
