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Amniotic fluid embolism
Embolia amniótica
CategoryDefinition
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare obstetric emergency in which it is postulated that amniotic fluid, fetal cells, hair, or other debris enter the maternal circulation, causing cardiorespiratory collapse.
Inclusions
- Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy
Index Terms
Amniotic fluid embolismobstetric embolism of amniotic fluidamniotic fluid embolism in the puerperiumamniotic fluid pulmonary embolismpuerperal amniotic fluid embolismAnaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy