Emergency Cesarean Section Rescue of a Fetus from Maternal Severe Drug Intoxication.
- Author:
Jung Geun PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Korea. yohimbine@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Olanzapine;
Poisoning;
Cesarean section;
Pregnancy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Benzodiazepines;
Bipolar Disorder;
Cesarean Section;
Diazepam;
Dyspnea;
Emergencies;
Female;
Fetus;
Humans;
Male;
Mothers;
Parturition;
Pregnancy;
Pyridines;
Unconsciousness
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2009;7(1):44-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Herein, we report a case of emergency cesarean section after severe maternal drug intoxication in late pregnancy. At a 38-week-gestation, a 32-year-old woman with a 10-year history of bipolar disorder took olanzapine (200 mg), diazepam (20 mg), and zolpidem (200 mg) as part of a suicidal attempt. Given her unconscious state and the evident concern regarding the toxic effects of the drugs on the fetus, a cesarean section was performed immediately. The patient gave birth to a male baby with Apgar scores of 5 at 1 and 8 at 5 minutes. The baby showed dyspnea and decreased activity directly after birth. After supportive care, the condition of both mother and baby improved and both were discharged.
