Pulmonary & Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical Manifestation:
Amnionic fluid embolism syndrome (AFES)
A
rapid onset of:
- Respiratory failure
- Severe hypotension
- Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy during labor or immediately postpartum
2
Q
Treatment:
Amnionic fluid embolism syndrome (AFES)
A
Supportive management
AFES is rare, unpredictable and associated with poor maternal and fetal outcomes.
