Amniotic fluid embolism precedes mother’s death
OBG Management. 2003 October;15(10):70-73
October 1, 2003|OBG Management
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During the delivery of her fifth child, a woman suffered an amniotic fluid embolism and died. Her son was delivered successfully.
The patient’s husband sued, alleging that the doctors were negligent in failing to perform a timely cesarean section. He claimed that his wife suffered a uterine tear as a result of the prolonged induced labor.
The doctors asserted that amniotic fluid embolism is unpredictable and untreatable.
- The jury returned a defense verdict.
