title: Amniotic fluid embolism: maternal mortality revisited.
abstract: Amiotic fluid embolism is still a significant cause of maternal mortality. It must be suspected in all cases of sudden maternal collapse. For successful resuscitation, surgical delivery should be performed without delay.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool Maternity Hospital.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D002423:Cause of Death; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000401:mortality* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy