Electrical impedance tomography may optimize ventilation in a postpartum woman with respiratory failure

J. Karsten*, M. K. Bohlmann, B. Sedemund-Adib, J. Wnent, H. Paarmann, P. Iblher, T. Meier, H. Heinze

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit
    3 Zitate (Scopus)

    Abstract

    Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare peripartum complication with the sudden onset of haemodynamic instability, respiratory failure and coagulopathy during labour or soon after delivery. A 31-year-old woman with amniotic fluid embolism was treated with vasopressors, inotropes, intravenous fluid, tranexamic acid and ventilatory support. Assessment of respiratory impairment was made using conventional chest X-ray, computed tomography and electrical impedance tomography. The potential for electrical impedance tomography to improve monitoring and guide respiratory therapy is explored.

    OriginalspracheEnglisch
    ZeitschriftInternational Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
    Jahrgang22
    Ausgabenummer1
    Seiten (von - bis)67-71
    Seitenumfang5
    ISSN0959-289X
    DOIs
    PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.01.2013

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