AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM- is the escape of of amniotic fluid containing debris such as meconeum,lanugo and vernix caseosa into the maternal circulation resulting debris enters to pulmonary arterioles
CONDITIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM
- uterine rupture
- hysterectomy
- marginal placental separation
- dyspnea - difficulty of breathing
- chest pain
- cyanosis
- tachycardia
- shock due
Nursing Measures:
- close observation
- monitor vital signs and blood pressure
- blood transfusion as ordered by the doctor
- oxygination as ordered by the doctor
maternal nursing book and my nursing notes
