Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and life-threatening complication that occurs when a pregnant person gets amniotic fluid into their bloodstream just before, during or immediately after childbirth.

Aug 2, 2020 · Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but serious condition with high mortality and morbidity rates and is the second leading cause of peripartum maternal death. It occurs when amniotic fluid enters the maternal bloodstream.

Oct 27, 2015 · Amniotic fluid embolism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sudden cardiorespiratory compromise in any pregnant or recently postpartum patient (GRADE 1C).

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is characterized by the acute and rapid collapse of the mother and baby as a result of an anaphylactic-like reaction to the entrance of amniotic fluid or fetal debris entering the maternal circulatory system; a normally benign result of delivery.

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is characterized by a sudden and unexpected cardio-respiratory collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy during labor or at the time of birth. Presentation of symptoms includes a triad of acute hypoxia, hypotension, and bleeding.

Sep 9, 2024 · Amniotic fluid embolism is when a pregnant woman develops life-threatening heart, respiratory, and blood symptoms while delivering a baby. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms of...

Nov 26, 2019 · Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), also known as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy, is a pregnancy complication that causes life-threatening conditions, such as heart failure. It can affect...

Amniotic fluid embolism is an acute life-threatening birth complication. Learn of signs, symptoms, causes and treatment.

Amniotic fluid embolism is a clinical syndrome of hypoxia, hypotension, and coagulopathy that results from entry of fetal antigens into the maternal circulation. Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare obstetric emergency, estimated to occur in 2 to 6/100,000 pregnancies (1).

Jun 24, 2024 · Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare yet well-recognised cause of maternal collapse. It is a complication of either foetal tissue or amniotic fluid entering maternal pulmonary circulation, resulting in cardiovascular compromise.