title: Amniotic fluid embolism: emergency management.
abstract: A case of successful outcome is described in a patient with amniotic fluid embolism presenting to the accident and emergency department. Diagnostic features and guidelines for management are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Syed
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Dearden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second