Amniotic fluid embolism. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • 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.

publication date

  • October 1, 2004

Research

keywords

  • Embolism, Amniotic Fluid

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 4544275835

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ccc.2004.06.002

PubMed ID

  • 15388193

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 20

issue

  • 4