Peripartum amniotic fluid embolism with disseminated intravascular coagulation during ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic – A case report

Authors

  • Sangeeta Khanna
  • G V Krishna Prasad
  • Anish Kumar Vishal
  • Dinesh Bhasin
  • Sravan Kumar Reddy Kasa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2020.v06.i08.013

Keywords:

Amniotic fluid embolism, Back pain, Coronavirus disease-19, Prepartum onset

Abstract

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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Published

2020-08-25

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Case Report

How to Cite

Peripartum amniotic fluid embolism with disseminated intravascular coagulation during ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic – A case report. (2020). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 6(8), 458-460. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2020.v06.i08.013

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