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Re: Amniotic Embolus

From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 May 2000 09:53:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 18 May 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 17 May 2000, Ann wrote:
>>
>>I recently delivered. I had an amniotic embolus, I know that this is
>>rare and I am having trouble finding any information. Can you direct
>>me? I know how it occurs, but I am wondering is it something that can be
>>caught before it happens? My son was delivered c-section, low heart rate
>>and not breathing. Would this embolism cause this? Thank you for your
>>time. Ann
>
>I have seen two patients with Amniotic Fluid Embolism. They both died.
>You are very lucky. AFE usually occurs with no warning and cannot be
>prevented. If the AFE occurred, then the baby's heart rate dropped etc,
>because your lungs were not oxygenating well at that time, then the AFE
>did indeed cause this.
>
>RDB
>
>--
>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

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Thank you so much for your reply!  So that I understand this, the only way that the amniotic emboulus occurs is through the area where the placenta seperates?  Does the wound need to be large, or would
a small knick or cut be enough?  My water was broken prior to me having very extreme pain.  Was the pain the placenta abruption?  Was the fact that I didn't have all the amniotic fluid there be the reason
that I survived?  My son had seizures, but now is not and is off his medication.  He is five months old now and is experiencing some delays.  We are very happy with the progress he has made so far.  He is
still on his feeding tube, but other than this he has been very healthy.  Yes we feel very very lucky.  It has been a very inspirational experience.  Thanks for you help!  Ann

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