Svensk definition
Emboli orsakad av kraftiga sammandragningar i livmodern mot slutet av graviditetsperioden, som pressar ut fostervatten i moderns blodomlopp.
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid
Fostervattenemboli
Engelsk definition
Blocking of maternal circulation by AMNIOTIC FLUID that is forced into uterine VEINS by strong UTERINE CONTRACTION near the end of pregnancy. It is characterized by the sudden onset of severe respiratory distress and HYPOTENSION that can lead to maternal DEATH.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Amniotic Fluid Embolisms — Embolisms, Amniotic Fluid — Amniotic Fluid Embolism