Amniotic fluid embolism : A novel approach to its patchomechanism, classification and therapy

ISBN-13: 9783330024113 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 108 str.

Mieczyslaw Uszynski

Opis

Like in the past, currently amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) remains a challenge and enigma in obstetrics. It is a leading cause of death among mothers (the third major cause after hemorrhages and infections, but before preeclampsia). The author of this book took up major challenges: (i) explained the phenomenon of the pathogenic power of amniotic fluid, indicating erroneous interpretations of the pathomechanism of AFE described by earlier researchers; (ii) created a novel concept (theory) of AFE, basing on the existing concepts and new research findings; (iii) proposed modern classification of AFE cases; (4i) discussed advances in the treatment of AFE; (5i) analyzed indications and limitations/contraindications for the use of anticoagulants, especially heparin in AFE.

O autorze

Mieczyslaw Uszynski, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, since two years professor emeritus. He worked as a university teacher and practitioner in the three medical universities: Bialystok, Lodz and Bydgoszcz (Poland) .Currently, he continues his personal research program with obstetric coagulopathy and the same type of publication program.