Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Question 1

Amniotic fluid embolism

Answer 1

A rare life-threatening condition caused by the entry of fetal cells and debris (from amniotic fluid) into maternal circulation

Question 2

AFEclassic triad

Answer 2

AFE typically manifests with a classic triad of sudden hypoxia and hypotension followed by coagulopathy.

Question 3

Diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism

Answer 3

Pulmonary artery blood sample: presence of squamous cells, hair, or other fetal debris in maternal blood

Question 4

A rare cause of pph

Answer 4

Uterine inversion

Oxytocin should be discontinued and crystalloids and blood products administered as needed. If the uterus cannot be repositioned manually even after administration of a uterine relaxant (e.g., nitroglycerine), surgical repair becomes necessary.

Question 5

The first stage of management in uterine atony is?

Answer 5

Bimanual uterine massage

Question 6

Genital tract injury as a cause of pph present as

Answer 6

Patients with cervical or vaginal lacerations present with a well-contracted uterus and active vaginal bleeding without visible injuries of the vulva or perineum.

Question 7

First step of management in pph is

Answer 7

Uterine inversion