Amniotic fluid embolism
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amniotic-fluid-embolism-284-2022006
title:
Amniotic fluid embolism
text:
An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening childbirth (obstetric) emergency in which amniotic fluid enters the blood stream of the mother, triggering a serious reaction which results in cardiorespiratory collapse and massive bleeding (coagulopathy). The rate at which it occurs is 1 instance per 20,000 births and it comprises 10% of all maternal deaths.
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Potentially fatal complication of pregnancy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amniotic_fluid_embolism
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2024-03-26T11:31:09Z
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