Can cell salvage be used for resuscitation in a patient with amniotic fluid embolism and hepatic laceration? A case report. [PDF]
Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare disease that can lead to profound coagulopathy and hemorrhage, especially when combined with the laceration and bleeding of other organs.
Li P, Luo L, Luo D, Wang R.
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Rotational Thromboelastometry-Guided Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Amniotic Fluid Embolism. [PDF]
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal complication of pregnancy that occurs during the puerperium. The low incidence of AFE has resulted in few large studies, which makes evidence-based management of AFE challenging.
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Sudden respiratory and circulatory collapse after cesarean section: Amniotic fluid embolism or other reasons? - a case report. [PDF]
Background For a healthy parturient, a cardiopulmonary collapse that suddenly occurs shortly after an uneventful caesarean section is a relatively rare event and presents a significant challenge for the anesthesia provider.
Zhang J, Yu C, Liu H, Zhu Q.
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Amniotic fluid embolism that took place during an emergent Cesarean section -A case report- [PDF]
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but fatal obstetric emergency, characterized by sudden cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea or respiratory arrest and altered mentality, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
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A case of amniotic fluid embolism successfully treated by multidisciplinary treatment [PDF]
Background Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening obstetric emergency. Because the maternal mortality associated with AFE is very high, early recognition and prompt treatment are important for improving the prognosis.
Yuki Kinishi +3 more
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Early detection of amniotic fluid embolism leading to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation prior to cardiac arrest. [PDF]
Amniotic 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 ...
Haddad E +4 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism Complicated with Hepatic Rupture: A Case Report [PDF]
Yanhong Xu,1– 4,* Yulong Zhang,1– 4,* Jiaying Zheng,1– 4 ChunXia Chen,1,5 Xia Xu,1– 4 Jianying Yan1– 4 1College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital Fujian Medical
Xu Y +5 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism: A puzzling and dangerous obstetric problem. [PDF]
In a Perspective, Sarka Lisonkova and Michael Kramer discuss the accompanying study by Kathryn Fitzpatrick and co-authors on management of amniotic fluid embolism.
Sarka Lisonkova, Michael S Kramer
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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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