This episode from The FAST Archives explores a rare and high-stakes medical emergency: amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Allison Herman, a seasoned RN with seventeen years of experience across ER, ICU, and helicopter EMS, shares a remarkable case involving this critical obstetrical complication.

Allison, who spent a decade flying with a hospital-based helicopter EMS program in California, has recently returned to the ER as the pediatric emergency care coordinator. Her passion for emergency medicine and high-risk obstetrics shines through as she recounts how her team tackled a challenging AFE case.

During this talk, you'll learn the importance of quick thinking, teamwork, and solid training in navigating unexpected emergencies during childbirth. Alli describes the collaborative efforts that led to a positive patient outcome and provides valuable insights into managing high-risk obstetrical cases.

Whether in emergency medicine, critical care, or simply interested in understanding how EMS teams handle rare and complex scenarios, this episode offers a compelling and educational experience.

If you enjoy this episode, please check out the other FAST Archives episodes that we have recently released. Enjoy the episode!