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Fatal intrapartum pulmonary embolus during tocolysis

B A Girz1, D E Heiselman

  • 1Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Akron General Medical Center, OH 44307.

Summary

Intrapartum pulmonary embolism, a dangerous condition linked to high carbon dioxide levels, needs rapid diagnosis and treatment. Obesity and immobility are risk factors, suggesting prophylactic heparin may be beneficial.

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