Effective nursing care of cardiac arrest rescue caused by amniotic fluid embolism

VernacularTitle:羊水栓塞致心脏停搏抢救的有效护理
Author: Yanli XIONG ; Chengwen SONG ; Hui LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Amniotic fluid embolism; Cardiac arrest; Rescue and care
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(2):25-27
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To report successful nursing experience of cardiac arrest caused by amniotic fluid embolism.Methods 3 pregnant women with cardiac arrest caused by amniotic fluid embolism from January to August 2012 were successfully rescued,the nursing measures included observation of labor course,mechanical ventilation,rapid establishment of intravenous injection route,anti-shock and prevention of DIC and renal failure.Results 3 cases of pregnant women were given timely rescue and pulled through.All rehabilitated and were discharged.Conclusions Amniotic fluid embolism is the most serious,dramatic,and the most difficult to control complications in obstetric department.Prevention is the key for amniotic fluid embolism,once happened,medical workers should carry out rescue work calmly and implement effective interventions.