Search

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is an unforeseeable, life-threatening complication of pregnancy and child birth. Although rare in an absolute sense, most contemporary series of maternal deaths from developed countries report AFE as a leading cause of mortality in the pregnant population. It has a heterogeneous presentation. This clinical heterogeneity makes the diagnosis of AFE difficult based on a beam of clinical and para-clinical arguments. Rapid diagnosis and immediate interdisciplinary treatment are essential for a good outcome. The present is a case of AFE with a disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and a cardiorespiratory collapse following a vaginal delivery.