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Cardiovascular collapse following an overdose of prostaglandin F2 alpha: a case report

1989; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 36; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/bf03005350

1496-8975

M. Joanne Douglas, Duncan F. Farquharson, Peggy L. E. Ross, Jamie E. Renwick,

Organ Donation and Transplantation

A case report is presented of a parturient who suffered severe hypotension and pulmonary oedema following an overdose of intramyometrial prostaglandin F2 alpha. Oxytocin induction of labour in this patient led to a rapid delivery, followed by a hypotonic uterus and postpartum haemorrhage. After resuscitation with blood and crystalloid fluids, the uterus was explored under general anaesthesia. The uterus was free of retained products but the lower uterine segment failed to contract despite bimanual uterine compression and intravenous oxytocin. Prostaglandin F2 alpha was injected into the lower uterine segment via a transvaginal approach. This was rapidly followed by cardiovascular collapse and later by pulmonary oedema. The differential diagnosis and subsequent management are discussed.