A 36-year-old multigravida is undergoing Caesarean section following failed trial of forceps. Shortly after administration of prophylactic antibiotics, she complains of dyspnoea, and the surgeon...

A 36-year-old multigravida is undergoing Caesarean section following failed trial of forceps. Shortly after administration of prophylactic antibiotics, she complains of dyspnoea, and the surgeon complains of excessive bleeding from wound edges. There is wheeze on auscultation, you administer oxygen, but the patient becomes more restless, cyanosed and unresponsive. The likely diagnosis is: a. Amniotic fluid embolism b. Massive pulmonary embolism c. HELLP syndrome d. Anaphylaxis e. Acute asthma