Maternal mortality rate ~80%
85% of survivors have neurologic sequelae
Occurs in 2-8 per 100,000 deliveries
Responsible for ~10% of maternal mortality in US
Responsible for ~10% of maternal mortality in US
Cesarean delivery
Advanced maternal age
Abnormal placental implantation
Uterine rupture
Eclampsia
Amniocentesis
Trauma
Amniotic fluid embolus
Traumatic asphyxia
Chorioamnionitis
Infant scalp hematoma
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection
Eclampsia
Intrauterine fetal demise