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Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen
Joint Authors
Rezai, Shadi
Henderson, Cassandra E.
Hughes, Alexander C.
Fuller, Paul N.
Larsen, Tracy B.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is the second leading cause of maternal mortality in the USA with an incidence of 1 : 15,200 births.
The case fatality rate and perinatal mortality associated with AFE are 13–30% and 9–44%, respectively.
This rare but devastating complication can be difficult to diagnose as many of the early signs and symptoms are nonspecific.
Compounding this diagnostic challenge is a lack of effective treatment regimens which to date are mostly supportive.
We present the case of a 26-year-old woman who suffered from suspected AFE and was successfully treated with the novel regimen of Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac (A-OK).
The authors acknowledge that this case does not meet the new criteria proposed, by Clark in 2016, but feel that it is important to share this case report, due to dramatic patient response to the provided supportive therapy presented in this case report.
We hope this case report will prompt further research into this novel approach to treating AFE with Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rezai, Shadi& Hughes, Alexander C.& Larsen, Tracy B.& Fuller, Paul N.& Henderson, Cassandra E.. 2017. Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rezai, Shadi…[et al.]. Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rezai, Shadi& Hughes, Alexander C.& Larsen, Tracy B.& Fuller, Paul N.& Henderson, Cassandra E.. Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147528
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147528