Amniotic fluid embolism Flashcards by kyota fukazawa | Brainscape

Q

Risk factor (a) Placental abruption, (b) C/S, (c) Multiparous (d). Young age
Mechanism
Pathophysiology
In case of cardiac arrest before delivery

A

(b), placenta previa, advanced age, precipitous (fast) delivery
Complement activation
LV failure
Expeditious delivery: Chest compression is more effective after fetal delivery.

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