Amniotic fluid embolism.
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare syndrome that can have debilitating and lethal consequences. It is a difficult and somewhat intangible diagnosis that warrants a high index of suspicion by physicians. Prompt and aggressive supportive treatment is required to lessen an otherwise dismal outcome, which may include death and permanent disability. This article provides an account of the protean clinical features, pathogenesis, and principles involved in treatment.
Aurangzeb
Imran
I
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA.
George
Liziamma
L
Raoof
Suhail
S
D000465:Algorithms; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy