Glucocorticoid use in amniotic fluid embolism
- Author:
Yang-zi ZHOU
1
;
Yuan LYU
1
;
Cai-xia LIU
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: amniotic fluid embolism; anaphylactic reaction; glucocorticoid
- From: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2019;35(07):759-761
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: This paper discussed the use of glucocorticoids in amniotic fluid embolism treatment by analyzing the pathophysiological basis of amniotic fluid embolism and the pharmacological effects of glucocorticoids,and expounded the viewpoints and controversial issues supporting the application of glucocorticoids in amniotic fluid embolism.The conclusion is that there is no evidence to support the conventional use of glucocorticoids in the treatment of amniotic fluid embolism,although there is theoretical basis.It is controversial to use or not use large doses of glucocorticoids.
