Amniotic Fluid Embolism Questions & Answers

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35. Hsieh YY, Chang CC, Li PC, Tsai HD, Tsai CH. Successful application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation as lifesaving therapy for a patient with amniotic fluid embolism. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Aug. 183(2):496-7. [QxMD MEDLINE Link].

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Lisa E Moore, MD, MS, FACOG, RDMS Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L Foster School of Medicine

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