Lunch and Learn: Amniotic Fluid Embolism: From Recognition to Recovery

Purpose: 

Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening event.   Those working in the perinatal specialty need an increased awareness of identifying, treating, and managing patients with an AFE.

Objectives: 

• Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE).
• Describe the pathophysiology of AFE.
• Describe the immediate management of AFE, including roles of clinicians in an interprofessional team.
• Discuss post-AFE care.
• Identify options for research and case submission to the AFE Registry.
• Discuss support for clinicians and family members after the event.
• Describe best practices in education and simulation for nurses who provide care to patients with AFE

Target Audience: 

Those working in the Perinatal Specialty

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