title: [Amniotic fluid embolism].
abstract: The amniotic fluid embolism continues to be an unusual, but catastrophic situation, with high mortality. With a complex pathophysiology, it leads to cardiovascular collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation. The immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and monitoring in an Intensive Care Unit with a multidisciplinary team are essential aspects in the management of this situation.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Ginecologia/Obstetrícia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal.
authors.forename: Rosalinda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Filomena
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nunes
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meirinho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004619:Embolism, Amniotic Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy