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Amniotic fluid embolism.

Abstract

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) (also known as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy)is a catastrophic condition that occurs during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. It is found throughout the world in developed and undeveloped countries and occurs at an incidence of between 1 in 80000 live births. In the United States, AFE occurs in 1 in 20000 to 80000 deliveries.

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Pamela T Rudisill. 2004. Amniotic fluid embolism.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2004.02.001

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Amniotic fluid embolus.

Amniotic fluid embolus remains among the most fatal obstetrical emergencies, with an extremely high maternal and fetal death rate. There is no way to predict who is at risk for this often catastrophic malady. Increased awareness by the medical community of the signs and symptoms of AFE may allow us to provide earlier aggressive treatment to these patients. Early recognition and treatment remain the best way to start early aggressive intervention aimed at successful outcomes for both mother and child.

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