Venous Air Embolism After Using a Birth-Training Device  

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Nicoll, Linda M. ; Skupski, Daniel W.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Obstetrics and Gynecology vol. 111 no. 02 (Feb. 2008), page 489.

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: O01.K.2008.01 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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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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