Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but serious condition with high mortality and morbidity rates and is the second leading cause of peripartum maternal death. It occurs when amniotic fluid enters the maternal bloodstream. This article discusses the clinical presentation of AFE, providing a detailed description of its pathophysiology and the complex evaluation and treatment methods involved. Cardiovascular collapse often serves as the initial clinical indicator of AFE. Next, activation of the coagulation cascade and fibrinolytic systems can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation. Diagnosing AFE relies on clinical judgment, as there is no specific test for confirmation.This activity equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of AFE, providing a platform to enhance clinical acumen, improve diagnostic precision, and optimize collaborative care, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in this critical obstetric emergency. Participants will gain insights into the global epidemiology and regional variations, focusing on the alarming rates in the United States. Clinicians will attain a comprehensive understanding of the condition’s distinct pathophysiology, initial clinical indicators, and evolving research and guidelines to continually improve clinical competence.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/90336
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurocritical Care, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Surgical Critical Care