Antibiotic prophylaxis in cesarean section causing anaphylaxis and intrauterine fetal death
- 1 April 2008
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
- Vol. 34 (2), 252-254
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00775.x
Abstract
Intrauterine fetal death and maternal shock occurred as a result of a type-1 hypersensitivity reaction following antibiotic prophylaxis in a cesarean section. Amniotic fluid embolism may mimic the condition. The ability to diagnose and treat such an event as early as possible is necessary in all maternity centers. The selection of antibiotic regimen and the type of anesthesia should be individualized depending upon the existing facilities and the patient's profile, especially in a resource-scarce developing country.Keywords
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