title: Amniotic fluid embolism.
abstract: Amniotic fluid embolism is an almost universally fatal complication of pregnancy. We have presented a case and reviewed the literature concerning this rare but catastrophic problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. 70112.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hardin
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: O'Quinn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D012151:Resuscitation