TY - JOUR
T1 - Electrical impedance tomography may optimize ventilation in a postpartum woman with respiratory failure
AU - Karsten, J.
AU - Bohlmann, M. K.
AU - Sedemund-Adib, B.
AU - Wnent, J.
AU - Paarmann, H.
AU - Iblher, P.
AU - Meier, T.
AU - Heinze, H.
PY - 2013/1/1
Y1 - 2013/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijoa.2012.09.002
DO - 10.1016/j.ijoa.2012.09.002
M3 - Journal articles
C2 - 23122281
AN - SCOPUS:84872291932
SN - 0959-289X
VL - 22
SP - 67
EP - 71
JO - International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
JF - International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
IS - 1
ER -