Obstetric embolism

Definition

A condition characterised by the lodging of a blood clot, a fat globule or a gas bubble (embolus) in the bloodstream, which can cause a blockage associated with the physiological and other changes that occur during the period of time from conception to delivery (pregnancy), during labour and delivery (childbirth) or during the approximately six weeks after delivery during which the uterus returns to the original size (puerperium).

Exclusions

• Embolism following abortion, ectopic or molar pregnancy (JA05.2)

6 subordinate codes

• JB42.0Obstetric air embolism
• JB42.1Amniotic fluid embolism
• JB42.2Obstetric blood-clot embolism
• JB42.3Obstetric pyaemic or septic embolism
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

• JB40Infections in the puerperium
• JB41Venous complications in the puerperium
• JB43Complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium
• JB44Certain specified complications of the puerperium
• JB45Infections of breast associated with childbirth
• JB46Certain specified disorders of breast or lactation associated with childbirth
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified