Amniotic fl uid embolism in an HIV-positive parturient
We present a case of a parturient infected with human immunode ciency virus, who developed amniotic fluid embolism during the delivery of her twins by elective Caesarean section.
Penfold, P.R, Bortolan, L, Corbett, C
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An interesting case of amniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare condition. It is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, and the overall rate has been approximately 20%. However, even those who survive have a significant morbidity, including neurologic injury due to cerebral
Surti, Sejal Devendrakumar
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Amniotic fluid embolism: a rare cause of acute left-sided heart failure
: Study design and setting - Two case reports, University Hospital of Antwerp, tertiary referral hospital of the University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
Jacquemyn, Yves +5 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism causing multiorgan embolisms and reinforces the need for point-of-care ultrasound. [PDF]
Shaikh N +6 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism is a serious and devastating complication in obstetrics. Despite a low incidence of 1-6:100.000, it remains one of the leading causes of maternal death in developed countries.
Fuhrmann, Lone +2 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism with liver rupture: a case report. [PDF]
Jiang H, Wu L, Bai Y, Tan X, Chen M.
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A case of sudden multiple hematomas during cesarean section due to amniotic fluid embolism. [PDF]
Tanabe S +5 more
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Successful management of amniotic fluid embolism with cardiac arrest and liver rupture: a case report. [PDF]
Liu J, Ma S, Wang Y, Wei F.
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Spontaneous amniotic fluid embolism associated with a large subchorionic hematoma in the second trimester: a case report. [PDF]
Chen D, Ren Y, Li X, Li C, Liu Q, Shi Q.
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Acute respiratory distress and amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy. [PDF]
Lao TT.
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