Delayed postpartum hemorrhage: A rare presentation of carbon monoxide poisoning

Patrick S. Ramsey; Lane M. Meyer; Kirk D. Ramin; Robert H. Heise

doi:10.1067/mob.2001.110297

Delayed postpartum hemorrhage: A rare presentation of carbon monoxide poisoning

Patrick S. Ramsey
, Lane M. Meyer
, Kirk D. Ramin
, Robert H. Heise

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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)
Pages (from-to)	243-244
Number of pages	2
Journal	American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume	184
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2001.110297
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Hypoxia
Postpartum hemorrhage
Pregnancy
Uterine atony

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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