Amniotic Fluid Embolism

December 11, 2019 • 00:20:17
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Dec 11 2019 | 00:20:17

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Show Notes

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic syndrome that occurs very soon after delivery and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.  Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed, or at the very least delayed.  In this podcast, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of this critical illness.

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