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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.
Kiranpreet Kaur +5 more
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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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Analysis of immune-related biomarkers in amniotic fluid embolism by sequencing data and bioinformatics [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) represents an uncommon yet life-threatening obstetric emergency characterized by its sudden onset and significant contribution to maternal death.
Jitao Ma +8 more
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Heterotopic pregnancy and amniotic embolism: a case report [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Heterotopic pregnancy and amniotic embolism are rare conditions that can be challenging to diagnose. To date, there are no cases of heterotopic pregnancy associated with amniotic embolism described in the literature.
Gabriella Soecki +7 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism Complicated with Hepatic Rupture: A Case Report [PDF]
International Journal of Women's HealthYanhong 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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نشریه پرستاری ایران, 1993 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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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 with Isolated Coagulopathy: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic complication of pregnancy with high mortality rate. The most common clinical presentation is an abrupt onset of cardiopulmonary collapse.
Chi-Yuan Liao, Fuh-Jinn Luo
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Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023 Objective: Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most serious pregnancy complications. It can cause sudden maternal collapse with high mortality and morbidity.
Caroline Lim +5 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism in Post Caesarean Section
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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