Amniotic fluid embolism incidence, risk factors and outcomes: a review and recommendations

• Main Authors: Knight Marian (Author), Berg Cynthia (Author), Brocklehurst Peter (Author), Kramer Michael (Author), Lewis Gwyneth (Author), Oats Jeremy (Author), Roberts Christine L (Author), Spong Catherine (Author), Sullivan Elizabeth (Author), van Roosmalen Jos (Author), Zwart Joost (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but severe complication of pregnancy. A recent systematic review highlighted apparent differences in the incidence, with studies estimating the incidence of AFE to be more than three times high...