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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