Intrapartum Care - Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Question 1

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolisation?

Answer 1

Amniotic fluid passes into the mother’s blood, around labour or delivery.

Question 2

Pathophysiology of Amniotic Fluid Embolisation (3).

Answer 2

1. It contains foetal tissue causing an immune reaction.
2. Systemic illness.
3. Similar to Anaphylaxis than VTE.

Question 3

Risk Factors for Amniotic Fluid Embolisation (4).

Answer 3

1. Maternal Age.
2. Induction of Labour.
3. Caesarean section.
4. Multiple Pregnancy.

Question 4

Clinical Presentation of Amniotic Fluid Embolisation.

Answer 4

Similar to Sepsis, PE or Anaphylaxis.

Question 5

Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolisation (2).

Answer 5

1. Supportive.

2. Medical Emergency : ABCDE.