Current Concepts of Immunology and Diagnosis in Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in developed countries. Current thinking about pathophysiology has shifted away from embolism toward a maternal immune response to the fetus.
Michael D. Benson
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The Management of Amniotic Fluid Embolism from the ICU Perspective
Objective: This review provides a comprehensive intensive care unit (ICU) perspective on amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), encompassing its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Mechanism: AFE is an abrupt and perilous condition.
Mingwang Jia +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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Embolic Stroke Following an Amniotic Fluid Embolism in the Setting of Patent Foramen Ovale. [PDF]
Khan O +5 more
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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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Atypical amniotic fluid embolism presenting with isolated coagulopathy: a case report. [PDF]
Huang X, Zhong X, Long J, Liu X.
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Acute respiratory distress and amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy. [PDF]
Lao TT.
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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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Shock-Associated Systemic Inflammation in Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Complicated by Clinical Death. [PDF]
Brazhnikov A +5 more
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