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JB42.1 category

Amniotic fluid embolism

Definition

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare obstetric emergency in which it is postulated that amniotic fluid, fetal cells, hair, or other debris enter the maternal circulation, causing cardiorespiratory collapse.

Inclusions

  • Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy

Also indexed as

Amniotic fluid embolismAnaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancyamniotic fluid embolism in the puerperiumamniotic fluid pulmonary embolismobstetric embolism of amniotic fluidpuerperal amniotic fluid embolism

Nearby in Obstetric embolism