An amniotic fluid embolus refers to the entry of amniotic fluid into the maternal circulation. The presence of fetal cells especially in the amniotic fluid triggers a reaction similar to anaphylaxis. Although rare (approximately 1 in 50,000 deliveries) it has a high mortality with 25-50% of patients dying in the first hour.
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