Question 1

what is amniotic fluid embolism?

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Maternal illness: As a complication of pregnancy and delivery, amniotic fluid may gain entry into the maternal circulation.  It induces intravascular thrombus formation followed by bleeding disorder, and respiratory problems and shock in the mother.

Question 2

what causes amniotic fluid embolism?

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Vein: It is when amniotic fluid enters the bloodstream through the venous system. It can be very dangerous, potentially causing a embolus in the lung.

Question 3

what are the tests for amniotic fluid embolism?

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Clinical and DIC: Amniotic fluid embolism, depending on the amount of fluid getting into maternal circulation can be catastrophic.  The diagnosis depends on clinical suspicion and testing for disseminated intra-vascular coagulation, namely low platelet count, elevated pt ptt, abnormal shape of red cells, low fibrinogen and fibrin split products, chest x-ray etc.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of an amniotic fluid embolism?

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Cardiovascular fails: This disease can present anytime during pregnancy and up to a few days after delivery.  Initial presentation is cardiovascular collapse and severe shortness of breath and/or seizures are common.

Question 5

are there certain things that make getting amniotic fluid embolism more likely?

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Trauma: Amniotic fluid embolism (afe) risk is increased in cases of abdominal trauma.  The risk is likely elevated as a result of amniocentesis, labor induction with cytotec, (misoprostol) cesarean delivery, instrumental vaginal delivery, elevated amniotic fluid level, eclampsia, and uterine rupture - all of which involve some type of trauma involving the uterus.

Question 6

amniotic fluid embolism ....can someone in this world of medicine help me...can't get any help in miami fl cause it's so rare.. i'm not well .

Accepted Answer

Are you sure?: Are you sure you have an amniotic fluid embolus? It is not a chronic condition. It is an acute emergency, usually happening at the time of delivery, and is life threatening. Do you mean pulmonary embolism, which is also life threatening but not always an acute event. The risk of pulmonary embolus is increased during pregnancy.

Question 7

should i fear amniotic fluid embolism? and what is the safest way?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Amniotic fluid embolism is very rare. I wouldn't worry about that. The cause is not really understood and so it is unclear how to prevent it.

Question 8

explain the condition called an amniotic fluid embolism.?

Accepted Answer

Rare and serious: Amniotic fuild embolism (afe) is rare and usually occurs during delivery (vaginal or cesarean).  It happens when amniotic fluid is forced into the blood steam.  It can be difficult to diagnose and hard to treat - and can be fatal.  Fortunately it is quite rare.

Question 9

does amniotic fluid embolism happens during planned c sections?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: An amniotic fluid embolus is when amniotic fluid gets into the circulation while giving birth and eventually blocks an important vessel, such as in the lungs. This is a rare pregnancy complication that occurs in about 1 in 20, 000 to 30, 000 pregnancies.

Question 10

how does meconium stain amniotic fluid causes amniotic fluid embolism?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: There is not known relationship between the two conditions you reference.  Meconium amniotic fluid does not cause amniotic fluid embolism.

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