Amniotic Fluid Embolism Leading to Multi Organ Dysfunction: A Case Report
Twinkle Badlani, Nirmal Choraria, Vijay Shah, Chetan Deore
International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 54–59 · Published 14 Dec 2024
10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i4402Abstract
Aims: This case report is aimed at highlighting the difficulties and rapid progress of an amniotic fluid embolism in a multiparous woman post-delivery, outlining the importance of early detection and intervention. Study Design: Case Report. Place and Duration of Study: Nirmal Hospital Pvt. Ltd Surat, Gujarat. Between August to October 2024. Methodology: The case was followed during the hospital stay and evaluated for two months afterward. Case Presentation: A the 32-year-old multiparous lady arrived at the labor room 3.5 hours after giving birth, she was unconscious and experiencing tachycardia, hypotension, hypoxia, and hypovolemic shock as a result of heavy postpartum haemorrhage. She had severe anemia and coagulopathy as seen in her lab findings. She deteriorated immediately after interventions involving intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and blood product transfusions. She developed seizures and had extreme cardiovascular instability, which ended up in cardiac arrest, which could not be resuscitated. She was pronounced dead on the second day of the event. Conclusion: This case illustrates the urgent need for heightened awareness of AFE and effective protocols for early identification and management. Its clinical significance resides in its uncertainty, the severity of its manifestations, and inadequate understanding of its pathophysiology. Although AFE cannot be prevented, early detection and prompt treatment may result in improved outcomes for both parent who gives birth and the foetus. Advanced imaging methods including CT scans, echocardiograms, and novel laboratory testing could provide for more rapid detection and precise diagnosis.
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