#252: Nurse’s Guide to Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life threatening condition in which there is a severe reaction to the amniotic fluid and fetal debris that enter maternal circulation during the birthing process, resulting in cardiovascular collapse. In this episode, you’ll learn about the pathophysiology and how to care for patients with amniotic fluid embolism. Helpful links for this episode: Maximize your learning by reading this information, too. Check out the article and references here. DIC: Dive deeper and review the principles of DIC, which occurs in patients with amniotic fluid embolism. AFE Foundation: Discover helpful support resources for AFE. Study Sesh: Change the way you study and prep for NCLEX with PodQuizzes, case studies, and drills! Crucial Concepts Bootcamp: Prepare for nursing school by learning key foundation concepts and strategies for success. Power Guides: Amplify the podcast with a downloadable study guide delivered right to your inbox each week! Straight A Nursing app: Get notified when our flashcard app goes live! Med Surg Solution: Get notified when Med Surg Solution is ready for enrollment! 5 - Minute Pharm: Get notified when Nurse Mo’s pharmacology program becomes available!   RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) Click here, scroll to the bottom, then simply tap to rate with 5 stars and select, "write a review." I'd love to hear how the podcast has helped you! If you're not following yet, what are you waiting for? It takes just a quick moment and the episodes show up like magic every Thursday. And, when I release a bonus episode, those show up, too! You'll never miss a thing! In Apple Podcasts, just click on the three little dots in the upper right corner here. Know someone who would also love to study with me? Share the show or share specific episodes with your classmates...when we all work together, we all succeed! On Apple Podcasts, the SHARE link is in the same drop-down as the follow link. Spread the love! Thanks for studying with me! Nurse Mo