A case of amniotic fluid embolism and its sequelae during COVID-19 pandemic: a success story

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unforeseeable, life-threatening complication of pregnancy with extremely high mortality rate. This a complex disorder classically characterized by the abrupt onset hypoxia, hypotension and consumptive coagulopathy. We experienced patient who underwent caesarean delivery because sudden cardiovascular collapse. Intra op she had DIC was hemodynamically unstable. Surgery able to complete inotropes vasopressors. In subsequent post period, sepsis MODS. The diagnosis amniotic made after other differential been ruled out. successful outcome in our case attributable early recognition immediate fetus, high-grade resuscitation, timely hysterectomy aggressive treatment coagulopathy blood blood-products, involvement multidisciplinary team, constant supervision nursing staff positive approach. From grim situation near death, final story.