Re: PLEASE HELP! Anyone with knowledge about Amniotic Fluid Embolism?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:07:53 -0600 (CST)
The fact that they recognized it is great. Many women die from AFE. As
far as her progress, it seems slower than usual with early diagnosis so
you may need to find out what the neurologist and pulmonologist say
about her condition. It appears to be a neurologic/pulmonary problem
now.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Fri, 23 Feb 2001, Grissette wrote:
>
>I have a 30-year-old cousin who suffered AFE during C-section on
>December 21, 2000. The baby is fine and healthy. She spent a couple of
>weeks in ICU and now is out of ICU. A tracheotomy was performed and she
>was breathing on her own for a while. Lately, she has been placed back
>on the respirator at night time, since the physicians have found her not
>breathing when she is sleeping. She was for a while reacting to
>comments and showing emotions, even following people and things with her
>eyes. Lately, she just stares. Her extremities are so stiff that the
>therapist is having trouble moving them. She has developed what I
>believed are bed sores on her feet and a "bump" on one of her legs. She
>is in a private hospital in PR, and although a tiny island, physicians
>are really good and competent (meaning is no 3rd World quality). I have
>tried to get information about the aftermath of AFE but have been
>unsuccessful. Can someone help? What can we expect to happen? Is her
>attitude or condition normal?
>
>I will appreciate any information anyone can provide, as my family is
>growing desperate, especially my aunt (her mother).
>
>Thank you and God bless,
>
>--
>Grissette
>Orlando, FL
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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