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Case Reports
. 1988 Jan;158(1):145-6.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(88)90798-3.

Fatal intrapartum pulmonary embolus during tocolysis

B A Girz  1 , D E Heiselman
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Case Reports

Fatal intrapartum pulmonary embolus during tocolysis

B A Girz et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Jan.

Abstract

Intrapartum pulmonary embolus, especially in association with hypercapnea, is an extremely dangerous situation requiring immediate detection and aggressive management. The predisposing factors of obesity and bed rest must be assessed, with strong consideration given to the use of prophylactic heparin.

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