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. 1996 Jul;13(4):285–286. doi: 10.1136/emj.13.4.285

Amniotic fluid embolism: emergency management.

S A Syed 1, C H Dearden 1
PMCID: PMC1342736  PMID: 8832353

Abstract

A case of successful outcome is described in a patient with amniotic fluid embolism presenting to the accident and emergency department. Diagnostic features and guidelines for management are outlined.

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