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Amniotic fluid embolism: A narrative review

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2023
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but deadly complication of pregnancy. First described in 1926, it remains a diagnosis of exclusion, without clear etiology or a specific test to confirm the diagnosis. Mortality remains high and neurological injury
Frederick J Baxter
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Amniotic fluid embolism pathophysiology suggests the new diagnostic armamentarium: β-tryptase and complement fractions C3-C4 are the indispensable working tools [PDF]

, 2015
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an uncommon obstetric condition involving pregnant women during labor or in the initial stages after delivery. Its incidence is estimated to be around 5.5 cases per 100,000 deliveries.
Busardo', FRANCESCO PAOLO, Fineschi, Vittorio, Frati, Paola, Zaami, Simona   +3 more
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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
Richard S, Gist, Irene P, Stafford, Andrew B, Leibowitz, Yaakov, Beilin   +3 more
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Emboli Air Ketuban

Jurnal Anestesi Obstetri Indonesia, 2020
Emboli cairan amnion (EAK) adalah komplikasi kehamilan yang jarang namun membawa angka mortalitas yang tinggi. Patogenesis yang tepat dari kondisi ini masih belum diketahui.
Ratih kumala fajar apsari, Bambang Suryono Suwondo   +1 more
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Assessing malpractice lawsuits for death or injuries due to amniotic fluid embolism [PDF]

, 2017
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a pregnancy complication known to be extremely hard to diagnose, since it manifests itself abruptly and with no warning signs, presenting an incidence rate of about 1 in 40000 deliveries, and maternal morbidity and ...
Marinelli, Enrico, MONTANARI VERGALLO, Gianluca, Zaami, Simona   +2 more
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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

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 ...
Koki Kaneko, MD, Kohsuke Hagisawa, MD, PhD, Manabu Kinoshita, MD, PhD, Yuka Ohtsuka, MD, Ruka Sasa, MD, Morihiro Hotta, MS, Daizoh Saitoh, MD, PhD, Kimiya Sato, MD, PhD, Shinji Takeoka, PhD, Katsuo Terui, MD, PhD   +9 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism

Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, 2015
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare complication of pregnancy carrying a high mortality rate. The exact pathogenesis of the condition is still not known.
Girendra Sadera, Bharathram Vasudevan
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Successful resuscitation by using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a patient with amniotic fluid embolism: a case report

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare disease, but it is a potentially fatal condition, as well as a leading cause of unpredictable maternal death in developed countries.
Jae Won Kim, Jin Hwan Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Keon Hee Ryu, Sun Gyoo Park, Chang Young Jeong, Jin Ho Choi, Dong Ho Park   +7 more
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Amniotic fluid pulmonary embolism and COVID-19: Case report

Radiology Case Reports, 2023
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare complication of peripartum. It is caused by the entry of fetal components into the maternal systemic circulation. There are 2 main types: typical; it presents with the triad of hemodynamic collapse, respiratory distress ...
Karla Melissa Masmela Garcia, MD, Lorena García Agudelo, MD, Carlos Andrés Duran Mayorga, MD, César David Gualteros Lara, MD, Julio César Velasco Castro, MD   +4 more
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Amniotic fluid embolism [PDF]

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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