Head and Neck Imaging

Clinical Analysis of Acute Amniotic Fluid Embolism: 3 Cases Report

Author:YIN Dan, WANG Yun, CHEN Ji-ming

affiliation:Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Care Center, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Methods A retrospective analysis was made for the clinical characteristics and treatment process of 3 cases with AFE in our hospital. the clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, clinical treatment and outcome of AFE were described. Results 3 cases were all diagnosed definitely. Through active treatment, 2 of the patients leave the hospital with good outcome, another one was in vegetable state. Conclusion According to the clinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria of AFE, making the right diagnosis of a AFE is the key piont of saving the patient’s life. Since clinical manifestations of AFE are quite different, the key points of successful rescue were to diagnose timely and treat actively.

【Keyword】Amniotic Fluid Embolism; Clinical Characteristics; Diagnostic Criteria

【Chart number】R714.46+8

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1009-3257.2019.01.030