Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2009 Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most catastrophic complications of pregnancy. First described in 1941, the condition is exceedingly rare and the exact pathophysiology is still unknown. The etiology was thought to be embolic in nature, but more recent evidence suggests an immunologic basis. Common presenting symptoms include dyspnea, nonreassuring
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Summary of clinically diagnosed amniotic fluid embolism cases in Korea and disagreement with 4 criteria proposed for research purpose [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2021 Objective This study aimed 1) to investigate the clinical characteristics of amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) cases clinically diagnosed by maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists in Korea, 2) to check the disagreement with 4 recently proposed criteria by
Jin-ha Kim +10 more
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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Fulminant Course of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Syndrome Immediately after Cesarean Delivery [PDF]
Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2016 Amniotic fluid embolism is rare but is one of the most catastrophic complications in the peripartum period. This syndrome is caused by a maternal anaphylactic reaction to the introduction of fetal material into the pulmonary circulation.
Jae Ha Lee +6 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A narrative review
Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2023 Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but deadly complication of pregnancy. First described in 1926, it remains a diagnosis of exclusion, without clear etiology or a specific test to confirm the diagnosis. Mortality remains high and neurological injury
Frederick J Baxter
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Amniotic fluid embolism incidence, risk factors and outcomes: a review and recommendations [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but severe complication of pregnancy. A recent systematic review highlighted apparent differences in the incidence, with studies estimating the incidence of AFE to be more than three times higher in ...
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نشریه پرستاری ایران, 1993 Although amniotic fluid embolism is a rare event, but it is a tragic event. This kind of embolism occurs in 1 per 20,000 to 30,000 births with 86% maternal mortality rate in the United States.
Mahvash Danesh Kajoori
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Early detection of amniotic fluid embolism leading to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation prior to cardiac arrest. [PDF]
Glob Cardiol Sci PractAmniotic fluid embolism is a life-threatening peripartum condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. It is defined as the passage of fetal material into the maternal circulation which elicits a multisystem reaction that can lead to disseminated ...
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Post-mortem diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism [PDF]
Autopsy and Case ReportsIn 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 ...
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Amniotic fluid embolism-induced cardiopulmonary collapse successfully treated with combination VA-ECMO and Impella CP. [PDF]
ESC Heart Fail, 2023 Golzarian H +11 more
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Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac: Supplemental Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolism. [PDF]
Ochsner J, 2022 Long M, Martin J, Biggio J.
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