Amniotic fluid embolism

Question 1

pathophysiology?

Answer 1

anaphylactic reaction to amniotic fluid & fetal matter into maternal lungs –> PHT & hypoxia

Question 2

risk factors?

Answer 2

• increasing maternal age
• induction of labour

Question 3

presentation?

Answer 3

• respiratory distress
  
  • cough
  • SOB
  • resp failure
• tachycardia
• hypotension
• central cyanosis
• DIC

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

• resuscitation
• immediate delivery

supportive thereafter