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Post-mortem diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism [PDF]

Autopsy and Case Reports
In pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the immediate postpartum,1 there may be a sudden passage of amniotic fluid (containing elements of fetal origin) into the maternal bloodstream through the endocervical veins, placenta, and uterine venous sinuses.2 This ...
Andrea Gentilomo, Stefano Tambuzzi, Guendalina Gentile, Michele Boracchi, Salvatore Andreola, Riccardo Zoia   +5 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2016
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is one of the catastrophic complications of pregnancy in which amniotic fluid, fetal cells, hair, or other debris enters into the maternal pulmonary circulation, causing cardiovascular collapse.
Kiranpreet Kaur, Mamta Bhardwaj, Prashant Kumar, Suresh Singhal, Tarandeep Singh, Sarla Hooda   +5 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism. Is a New Pregnancy Possible? Case Report [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2017
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but potentially catastrophic clinical condition, characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms that reflect respiratory distress, cardiovascular collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Its
Ana Filipa Cabrita Caeiro, Irina Dulce Tapadinhas Matos Ramilo, Ana Paula Santos, Elizabeth Ferreira, Isabel Santos Batalha   +4 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A rare cause of maternal collapse—A case report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, 2020
High index of suspicion of amniotic fluid embolism should be considered in any intrapartum or postpartum collapse where the obvious cause of collapse is not identified.
Sarita Sitaula, Dipti Das, Subhas Sitaula, Manisha Chhetry   +3 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism rescued by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation [PDF]

Critical Care, 2022
Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but often catastrophic complication of pregnancy that leads to cardiopulmonary dysfunction and severe disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Although few case reports have reported successful use
Sarah Aissi James, Thomas Klein, Guillaume Lebreton, Jacky Nizard, Juliette Chommeloux, Nicolas Bréchot, Marc Pineton de Chambrun, Guillaume Hékimian, Charles-Edouard Luyt, Bruno Levy, Antoine Kimmoun, Alain Combes, Matthieu Schmidt   +12 more
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The Role of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]

Cureus, 2021
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and life-threatening complication related to pregnancy. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are important tools for the survival of the patient. Despite early intervention, mortality rate remains high.
Durgam S, Sharma M, Dadhwal R, Vakil A, Surani S.   +4 more
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Early treatment with Fibrinogen γ-chain peptide-coated, ADP-encapsulated Liposomes (H12-(ADP)-liposomes) ameliorates post-partum hemorrhage with coagulopathy caused by amniotic fluid embolism in rabbitsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance [PDF]

AJOG Global Reports, 2023
BACKGROUND: Amniotic fluid embolism is an unpredictable and sometimes lethal complication of childbirth. Fibrinogen γ-chain peptide-coated, ADP-encapsulated Liposomes (H12-(ADP)-liposomes), which were developed as a platelet substitute, may be useful to ...
Koki Kaneko, MD, Kohsuke Hagisawa, MD, PhD, Manabu Kinoshita, MD, PhD, Yuka Ohtsuka, MD, Ruka Sasa, MD, Morihiro Hotta, MS, Daizoh Saitoh, MD, PhD, Kimiya Sato, MD, PhD, Shinji Takeoka, PhD, Katsuo Terui, MD, PhD   +9 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: lessons for rapid recognition and intervention [PDF]

Autopsy and Case Reports, 2021
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, often fatal complication of labor and delivery. The classic presentation is the sudden onset of a triad of clinical manifestations: hypoxia, hypotension and coagulopathy.
Larry Nichols, Rema Elmostafa, Angela Nguyen, Keisha R. Callins   +3 more
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A case report of early application of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in amniotic fluid embolism. [PDF]

Medicine (Baltimore), 2021
Rationale: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare obstetrical complication and is a leading cause of maternal death in developed countries. Despite the development of supportive therapeutic measures, the mortality rate remains high.
Ge C, Liu J, Fu Y, Jia L, Bai Y, Yang Z, Du Q, Du Q.   +7 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism causing multiorgan embolisms and reinforces the need for point-of-care ultrasound. [PDF]

Qatar Med J, 2023
Introduction: Pregnant patients are at risk of several possible complications during the peripartum period. Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a peripartum complication with high mortality and morbidity. The sudden entry of amniotic fluid into the maternal
Shaikh N, Alhammad MF, Nahid S, Umm E A, Fatima I, Ummunnisa F, Yaqoub SA.   +6 more
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