Perinatal Coagulopathies Complicating Fetal Blood Sampling

Breech management with fetal blood sampling.

long-term availability of reprints means that the reports will be more accessible to a wider audience than much work which is conventionally published. One important feature of the I.R.C.S. is that it will provide ready access to work done in non-English-speaking parts of the world. At the mome:nt scitntists from such countries are usually fully aware of what is published in English language jo...

Fetal blood sampling and gas exchange.

Accuracy of intrapartum fetal blood gas analysis by scalp sampling

Fetal blood gas analysis (FBGA) using scalp blood is commonly used to identify serious fetal distress. However, there is a lack of data regarding its accuracy and reliability. The aim of this study was to determine the positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of FBGA for predicting postpartum acidosis in case of nonreassuring fetal heart rate tracings (NRFHRT). To thi...

Coagulopathies – An Overview

The blood is a very complex organ in our body and coagulation, in particular, is coordinated by various mechanisms. It is known from experience that in order to truly learn and comprehend the different coagulation processes and disorders, most medical students take much time and great pains. The topic is often regarded as not comprehensible and very abstract. This article is supposed to provide...

Perioperative Coagulopathies and Management

INTRODUCTION The coagulation system involves a cascade of factors responsible for maintenance of haemostasis in the body. This system is not only made for forming clots but is also involved in tissue repair, defence against micro-organisms, autoimmune processes, arteriosclerosis, tumour growth and metastasis. Surgical procedures often cause imbalance of this system, leading to a tendency to eit...