Which pregnant woman is at risk of amniotic embolism?

Amniotic embolism is one of the serious obstetric accidents. So far there is no specific treatment for amniotic embolism, so it is necessary to recognize the risk and detect it for timely emergency and limit the possible risks.

1. What is an amniotic embolism?

Amniotic embolism, also known as amnioticembolism, is an amniotic fluid that enters the mage's blood vessels and causes harmful changes that can lead to rapid death of the maternity.

Amniotic embolism is a form of pregnancy analtic syndrome and can occur in any maternity. Maternity may have an amniotic embolism before, during or after birth. In addition, this condition can also appear when abortion, amniotic fluids, abdominal injuries …

2. Where is the amniotic embolism?

The cause of amniotic embolism is the rupture of the amniotic membrane and rupture of the veins ofthe uterus , which causes higher ovarian pressure than vein pressure, causing amniotic fluid to overflow into the veins of the uterus and causing allergies, anaphylactic shock.

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The cause of amniotic embolism is the rupture of the amniotic membrane and rupture of the veins of the uterus

3. Signs of amniotic embolism

  • The first reflex of the maternity when there is an amniotic embolism is sudden cyanosis.
  • After that, the maternity will suffer from respiratory failure and acute circulation failure, leading to rapid cardiovascular failure, possible cardiac arrest, apnea, bleeding disorders that cannot stop the bleeding, the fetus is at risk of acute asphyxiation …

If the woman has an amniotic embolism that is not detected and emergency in time can lead to the following dangerous complications:

  • The heart and lungs stop working, accompanied by blood clot disorders and massive blood loss, … can lead to a lack of body oxygen. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for longer than 5 minutes, then if there is a life-saving, the maternity is also at risk of living plant life.
  • When there is a blood clot disorder and excessive blood loss without timely blood transfusions, there will be shock of decreased circulation volume, leading to liver failure, kidney failure. At this time, the maternity will have to filter the kidneys, dialysis, and run circulation outside the body.
  • Emergency maternity embolism by infusion of blood and large volume fluid to maintain circulation volume and protect the body's muscles for women with cardiovascular failure can lead to acute pulmonary edema.

4. Which pregnant woman is at risk of amniotic embolism?

Amniotic embolism usually occurs suddenly and rarely, however, some of the following factors are considered risks that cause the maternity to have an amniotic embolism:

  • Older maternity.
  • Maternity used to give birth to many children.
  • The maternity suffered a sudden amniotic rupture.
  • Maternity is traumatised during pregnancy.
  • Maternity is vegetable striker.
  • Maternity has multiple amniotic fluid.
  • The fetus is too big.
  • Pregnant women are seded, lying or sitting a lot due to fear of amniotic rupture or premature birth,…

However, amniotic embolism can occur in women who have a completely normal pregnancy, have no history of cardiovascular disease, normal birth or cesarean section.

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Older women at higher risk for amniotic embolism

5. Prevention of amniotic embolism

In order to prevent amniotic embolism in particular and obstetric accidents in general, maternity needs a regular pregnancy examination, if there is genital infection, definitive treatment is required. In addition, it is necessary to limit abortion in uns reputable facilities, to avoid the risk of on-the-on-top disease.

Women with amniotic embolism should be detected early and in time for emergency to avoid leading to a dangerous situation for both mother and fetus.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology will be consulted and checked under the close supervision of experienced and professional obstetrician, helping mothers have more knowledge to protect their health during pregnancy as well as minimize complications affecting mothers and children.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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