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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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Romero (2009). Additionally, PE in the context of labor is less likely than AFE, given the patient’s presentation and timing. Rosh Review Website Link Further Reading: FOAM Reading: [link] References: Conde-Agudelo, A. “Amniotic fluid embolism: an evidence-based review.” ” Am J Obstet Gynecol 201(5): 445 e441-413.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.29.23

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Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy 1 in 30,000 pregnancies 800 maternal deaths globally Rates have nearly doubled between 1989 and 2009 Survival to hospital discharge after maternal in-hospital cardiac arrest 58.9% Do not prepare a sterile field (but be as clean as possible). Do not transport to an alternative location.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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5 Initial Evaluation The key to the initial resuscitation of the unstable pelvic trauma patient is to rapidly identify and treat the most life-threatening pathology. 13 Massive transfusion protocols (MTP) are hallmarks of trauma resuscitation, and they are critical to the unstable pelvic fracture patient.