Antibiotic prophylaxis in cesarean section causing anaphylaxis and intrauterine fetal death

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 mat...

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Published in:The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2008-04, Vol.34 (2), p.252-254
Main Authors: Sengupta, Amit, Kohli, Jasvinder K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis - chemically induced
Anti-Bacterial Agents - adverse effects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
antibiotic prophylaxis
Antibiotic Prophylaxis - adverse effects
Cefotaxime - adverse effects
Cefotaxime - therapeutic use
cesarean section
Cesarean Section - methods
Female
Fetal Death - chemically induced
Humans
Infant, Newborn
intrauterine death
Pregnancy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1341-8076
1447-0756
DOI:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00775.x