The classical triad of amniotic fluid embolism includes except ________
Correct Answer: Metabolic acidosis
Description: The classical triad of amniotic fluid embolism includes the following: Hypotension Hypoxia Severe consumptive coagulopathy Predisposing conditions: Rapid labor Mecomium-stained aminotic fluid Tears into uterine and other large pelvic veins Older maternal age Post-term preganancy labbor induction or augmentation Eclampsia Casarean/forceps/vaccum delivery Placental abruption / placenta pre Hydraminos Clinical picture: Late stage of labor/immediate postpaum: Sudden gasping for air - Sudden seizures/Cardiorespiratory arrest - massive hemorrhage due to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Ref:Online resources
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