When amniotic fluid/fetal cells enter the mother’s bloodstream.
Risks factors
- Abortion
- Amniocentesis
- Amnioinfusion
- Hyperstimulation of the uterus during labor
- With pitocin & Cytotec (misoprostol)
- Women with uterine scarring
- Previous cesarean section
Associated
- Preeclampsia
- Placental abruption
- Placenta previa
Clinical Manifestations
- Early signs: chest pain, pink, frothy sputum and diaphoresis
- Shortness of breath
- Gasping for air
- Drop in blood pressure
- Depressed cardiac function
- Hypoxia
- Seizures
- DIC (disseminated intravascular Coagulation)