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Thorsten Annecke¹, Thomas Geisenberger, Rainer Kürzl

¹Clinic of Anesthesiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany. thorsten.annecke@med.uni-muenchen.de

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hematology
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare obstetric emergency with high mortality.
Severe coagulopathy and hemorrhage are characteristic complications of AFE.
Effective management strategies for AFE-associated coagulopathy are critical.

Observation:

A case of histopathologically confirmed fatal amniotic fluid embolism is presented.
Thrombelastometry was utilized for rapid assessment of coagulation status.
Diffuse bleeding and coagulopathy were observed in the patient.

Findings:

An algorithm-based management approach was implemented.
Tranexamic acid was used to inhibit hyperfibrinolysis.
High-dose fibrinogen, platelet transfusions, and prothrombin complex concentrate were administered.
A 1:1 transfusion ratio of red blood cells to fresh frozen plasma was employed.
Diffuse bleeding was controlled, and clot firmness was restored post-hysterectomy.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful application of a structured algorithm for managing severe coagulopathy in AFE.
Rapid coagulation assessment and targeted interventions can be life-saving.
The findings support the use of specific hemostatic agents and transfusion strategies in AFE management.