Perimortem Cesarean Section in a Patient with Intrapartum Cardiorespiratory Arrest Due to a Massive Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Abstract

We report and discuss the case of a 29-year-old tercigravida with intrapartum cardiorespiratory arrest due to a massive amniotic fluid embolism and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Perimortem caesarean section with B-Lynch compression uterine suture with simultaneous fetal and maternal resuscitation were performed with a favorable outcome for both the mother and the child.

Key words

perimortem caesarean section - cardiorespiratory arrest - amniotic fluid embolism

Publication History

Received: 21 November 2021

Accepted after revision: 29 December 2021

Article published online:
16 February 2022

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