Amniotic fluid embolism that took place during an emergent Cesarean section -A case report-
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but fatal obstetric emergency, characterized by sudden cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea or respiratory arrest and altered mentality, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). It can lead to severe maternal morbidity and mortality, but the prediction of its...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-59-S158.pdf |