[Role of whole-body ultrasound in severe pre-eclampsia and post-partum hemorrhage]. / Pré-éclampsie sévère et hémorragie post-partum: apport de l'échographie « corps entier ¼
Can J Anaesth
; 60(8): 796-802, 2013 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-23681720
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Management of severe pre-eclamptic patients is a challenge for the staff on obstetrical wards. We demonstrate that ultrasound applied to several organs performed at a patient's bedside gave the information required for the patient's management, without the need to transfer her to the radiology department or to call external consultants. CLINICAL FEATURES A 29-yr-old severely pre-eclamptic patient with HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, cytolysis, thrombopenia) presented, in the post-partum period, with an occult uterine hemorrhage diagnosed with bedside abdominal/pelvic ultrasound. Ultrasound was also used to insert a central venous catheter. After undergoing a hysterectomy to control hemorrhage and receiving activated factor VII, the patient recovered uneventfully. Hemodynamic management was optimized non-invasively using pulmonary and cardiac ultrasound, when the patient developed hemorrhagic shock followed by pulmonary edema. Volume replacement was guided by cardiac ultrasound findings, and we were able to detect incipient interstitial pulmonary edema and follow its course using pulmonary ultrasound.CONCLUSION:
Practitioners must be aware of the role of whole-body ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of complex, multi-organ conditions such as pre-eclampsia. Moreover, ultrasound helps in the management of global hemodynamics. The training of anesthesiologists in a variety of ultrasound techniques should be encouraged.
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Assunto principal:
Pré-Eclâmpsia
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Sistemas Automatizados de Assistência Junto ao Leito
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Imagem Corporal Total
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Hemorragia Pós-Parto
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
Fr
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article