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  • Title: [Double cardiac arrest caused by amniotic fluid embolism during caesarean section].
    Author: Kamper CH, Højgaard AD, Christiansen A, Bor IP.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2009 Jan 26; 171(5):321-2. PubMed ID: 19176165.
    Abstract:
    Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare unpredictable complication of pregnancy with high maternal morbidity and mortality rates because of the risk of cardio-respiratory collapse and/or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). We here report a case of a patient who survived without any sequelae after two cardiac arrests and subsequent DIC due to amniotic fluid embolism during a caesarean section. Early consideration of the diagnosis after prompt resuscitation is needed to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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