Continuous hemodiafiltration for disseminated intravascular coagulation and shock due to amniotic fluid embolism: Report of a dramatic response

Authors
Kaneko, Y Ogihara, T Tajima, H Mochimaru, F
Citation
Y. Kaneko et al., Continuous hemodiafiltration for disseminated intravascular coagulation and shock due to amniotic fluid embolism: Report of a dramatic response, INTERN MED, 40(9), 2001, pp. 945-947
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
09182918 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
945 - 947
Database
ISI
SICI code
0918-2918(200109)40:9<945:CHFDIC>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We describe a 27-year-old woman with disseminated intravascular coagulation and shock due to amniotic fluid embolism after Caesarean section who respo nded well to continuous hemodiafiltration (CHDF) therapy. The effectiveness of CHDF in treating amniotic fluid embolism is also discussed.