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Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 2018 Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare and severe problem in obstetric patients. We experienced a 21-year primigravida who underwent emergency cesarean section due to sudden collapse and fetal distress after rupture of membranes in labour. Subsequently, she developed intraoperative coagulopathy, hemorrhage, hypotension, and respiratory collapse requiring ...
Nadia, Nawaz, Ahmed Raheem, Buksh
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Post Caesarean Section [PDF]
Andalas Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal, 2020 Background: According to WHO, around 73% of maternal deaths globally are caused by direct obstetric causes. The amniotic fluid embolism is a life-threatening obstetric emergency characterized by sudden cardiopulmonary system failure and can be ...
Defrin Defrin, Heri Farnas
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Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2015 Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare complication of pregnancy carrying a high mortality rate. The exact pathogenesis of the condition is still not known.
Girendra Sadera, Bharathram Vasudevan
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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 +4 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 rare cause of maternal collapse—A case report
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 +3 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 +3 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism Number 11 – 2026 [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e ObstetríciaÁlvaro Luiz Lage Alves +2 more
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AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM: A CASE REPORT
Фундаментальная и клиническая медицина, 2018 Amniotic fluid embolism (EAF) is a critical condition in pregnant women, parturients and puerperas, provoked by the release of amniotic fluid into the maternal bloodstream and resulting in acute hypotension, respiratory failure or sudden cardiac arrest ...
ELENA V. Rudaeva +5 more
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Correction to "Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklist for initial management of amniotic fluid embolism-Updated 2026". [PDF]
Pregnancy (Hoboken)Pregnancy, Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2026.
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