Atypical Amniotic Fluid Embolism Managed with a Novel Therapeutic Regimen

• Main Authors: Shadi Rezai (Author), Alexander C. Hughes (Author), Tracy B. Larsen (Author), Paul N. Fuller (Author), Cassandra E. Henderson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is the second leading cause of maternal mortality in the USA with an incidence of 1 : 15,200 births. The case fatality rate and perinatal mortality associated with AFE are 13-30% and 9-44%, respectively. This rare but devastating complication can be difficult to diagnos...