Peripartum amniotic fluid embolism with disseminated intravascular coagulation during ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic – A case report
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https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2020.v06.i08.013Keywords:
Amniotic fluid embolism, Back pain, Coronavirus disease-19, Prepartum onsetAbstract
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a relatively rare but potentially catastrophic obstetric emergency. Early studies revealed mortality rates as high as 61–86%, but more recent estimates suggest a case fatality of 13–26% with adverse neonatal outcomes. The decrease in mortality can be because of the high index of suspicion and aggressive management practices. We report a case of AFE which manifested atypically with severe back pain and respiratory distress in operation theater before anesthesia induction for elective cesarean (lower segment cesarean section).
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