Acute Postpartum Respiratory Distress With Right Ventricular Dysfunction Complicating Into Postpartum Cardiomyopathy: A Case of Suspected Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsAmniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a devastating and unpredictable obstetric emergency typically characterized by sudden cardiopulmonary collapse and coagulopathy during or shortly after delivery.
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Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 2018 Amniotic-fluid embolism is a rare but catastrophic complication of pregnancy. Awareness of this entity will lead to earlier clinical diagnosis. This is essential since treatment, to be effective, must be energetic.
Nadia Nawaz, Ahmed Raheem Buksh
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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
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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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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.
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A step-by-step diagnosis of exclusion in a twin pregnancy with acute respiratory failure due to non-fatal amniotic fluid embolism: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2008 Introduction Respiratory failure may develop during the later stages of pregnancy and is usually associated with tocolysis or other co-existing conditions such as pneumonia, sepsis, pre-eclampsia or amniotic fluid embolism syndrome.
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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
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Anaesthesia, 1979 The statement that amniotic fluid embolism is the most dangerous and untreatable condition in obstetrics appears to be true. It must be suspected in any patient who collapses or bleeds excessively during labour or the immediate post-partum period. Attempts should be made to secure a definitive diagnosis in life by examination of blood obtained from the
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Successful management of amniotic fluid embolism with cardiac arrest and liver rupture: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineAmniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unpredictable and critical obstetric emergency. Although infrequent, it carries a significant risk of mortality. AFE is typically characterized by abrupt circulatory and respiratory failures, along with disseminated ...
Jing Liu, Sirui Ma, Ying Wang, Fu Wei
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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 ...
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