Fig. 1. Flow chart depicting clinical management priorities for amniotic fluid embolism. ACLS = advanced cardiac life support; AFE = amniotic fluid embolism; BP = blood pressure; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; ICU = intensive care unit; TEE = transesophageal echocardiography.