Abstract
From the view-point that amniotic fluid embolism is associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation, platelet thrombi or both, heparin therapy was attempted on a patient with suspected amniotic fluid embolism. The treatment was effective. The tests for coagulation-fibrinolysis system revealed a sudden and transient prolongation of thrombin clotting time and prothrombin time, and decrease in fibrinogen and platelets during shock. These laboratory findings assured that acute disseminated intravascular coagulation was complicated in this patient. The significance of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in establishing the diagnosis of obstetric hypofibrinogenemia was emphasized.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
