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Amniotic Fluid Embolism With Survival

Departments of Reproductive Medicine and Anesthesia. University of California Medical Center, University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, California.

Well-documented amniotic fluid embolism with survival is an uncommon occurrence. A case is reported with characteristic clinical findings in addition to electrocardiographic evidence of acute right heart strain, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and amniotic fluid debris in central venous blood. The impact of this complication on maternal mortality is emphasized. Aggressive therapy with attention to the basic principles of supportive care offers the best chance of survival.

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