epidemiology a The incidence of clinically detectable AFE is low estimated to be 1 in 20.000 to 80.000 live births Maternal mortality approaches 80%0 5%0-10% of maternal mortality in the United states is due to AFe Of patients with AFE, 50% die within the first hour of onset of symptoms Of survivors of the initial cardiorespiratory phase 50% develop a coagulopathy. Neonatal survival is 70%oepidemiology ◼ The incidence of clinically detectable AFE is low ◼ estimated to be 1 in 20,000 to 80,000 live births. ◼ Maternal mortality approaches 80%. ◼ 5%- 10% of maternal mortality in the United States is due to AFE. ◼ Of patients with AFE, 50% die within the first hour of onset of symptoms. ◼ Of survivors of the initial cardiorespiratory phase, 50% develop a coagulopathy. ◼ Neonatal survival is 70%