Abstract
A 41-year-old woman presented with postpartum hemorrhage and altered mentation. A markedly elevated serum carboxyhemoglobin level was noted. Oxygen therapy was initiated with resolution of the patient's bleeding and improved mental status. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a rare and previously unreported cause of postpartum hemorrhage resulting from a unique pathophysiologic mechanism.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 243-244 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 184 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Hypoxia
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Pregnancy
- Uterine atony
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology