Amniotic Fluid Embolism PPT: Definition, Types, Causes and Prevention Free Download: Amniotic fluid embolism is an uncommon but deadly disorder that develops when foetal material, such as foetal cells, or amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds a developing baby in the uterus, enters the mother’s bloodstream. The most common times for amniotic fluid embolism to happen are during delivery or the first few days after giving birth.

Amniotic Fluid Embolism PPT: Definition, Types, Causes and Prevention

Diagnosing an embolism in amniotic fluid is challenging.

Embolization of amniotic fluid may occur unexpectedly and suddenly. Some warning signs and symptoms include:

sudden breathlessness

fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema)

Unexpectedly low blood pressure

sudden inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently (cardiovascular collapse)

life-threatening blood clotting issues (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy)

bleeding from the uterus, an IV site, or a caesarean incision

Table of Content

  • Definition
  • Introduction
  • Types of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Symptoms of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Causes of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Risk-Factors of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Diagnosis of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Complications of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Treatment of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Prevention of Amniotic fluid embolism
  • Conclusion

Amniotic Fluid Embolism PPT: Definition, Types, Causes and Prevention

Sumit ThakurGeneral Seminar TopicsAmniotic Fluid Embolism PPT: Definition, Types, Causes and Prevention Free Download: Amniotic fluid embolism is an uncommon but deadly disorder that develops when foetal material, such as foetal cells, or amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds a developing baby in the uterus, enters the mother's bloodstream. The most common...