The most life threatening complications of septic abortion includes:

Ans. is c, i.e. Respiratory distress syndromeRef. Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 164, 165; COGDT 10/e, p 987According to COGDT 10/e, p 987"The most common cause of death in patients with this condition is respiratory insufficiency secondary to ARDS."According to Williams Obs. 23/e, p 222"With severe sepsis syndrome, acute respiratory distress syndrome or DIC may develop and supportive care is essential"