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Linda M Nicoll1, Daniel W Skupski
1New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York 10021, USA. LMN4@Cornell.Edu
Background:
This case describes a birth-training device used by a pregnant woman to stretch the perineum.
Case:
A primigravida suffered near cardiovascular collapse and subsequent acute respiratory distress syndrome after using the device at home. Her symptoms and clinical course of disease revealed a high likelihood of venous air embolism.
Conclusion:
The patient likely suffered a venous air embolism in association with the use of the birth-training device. The complications suffered by this patient should give caution about use of such devices.
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