Threats to Fetal, Placental and Myometrial Oxygenation : A Unified Hemodynamic Approach / by Thomas L. Archer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Archer, Thomas L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gynecology.

Anesthesiology.

Family medicine.

Midwifery.

Reproductive health.

Patient education.

General Practice and Family Medicine.

Reproductive Medicine.

Patient Education.

Local Subjects:

Gynecology.

Anesthesiology.

General Practice and Family Medicine.

Midwifery.

Reproductive Medicine.

Patient Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

This book presents the theory that positional obstruction of the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus might contribute to the causation of preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, dysfunctional labor and uterine atony. Investigating this possibility is timely, since non-invasive technology now exists which detects hemodynamically significant obstruction of the inferior vena cava in real time, by relying on the fact that such obstruction causes an immediate decrease in maternal cardiac output. If further research shows that obstruction of uterine venous return at the inferior vena cava can cause maternal or fetal injury, systematic reduction of this obstruction during gestation might improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Written in a direct, informal and engaging style-- and enriched with clinical insights and abundant colorful graphics-- this thought-provoking and potentially ground-breaking work should be of interest to maternal and neonatal health professionals, including obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, obstetric anesthesiologists and midwives.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Obstruction of Uterine Venous Return

Chapter 2. Cardiac Output-Guided Maternal Positioning

Chapter 3. Preeclampsia and Fetal Growth Restriction: Intervillous Space Flow

Chapter 4. Preeclampsia and Fetal Growth Restriction: Intervillous Space Pressure

Chapter 5. More Perspectives on Preeclampsia and Fetal Growth Restriction

Chapter 6. Dysfunctional Labor and Uterine Atony

Chapter 7. Preterm Birth

Chapter 8. Electrical Cardiometry for Trending Maternal Cardiac Output

Chapter 9. Parallels Between Myometrium and Myocardium

Chapter 10. Discussion and Suggestions for Research.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Archer, Thomas L. Threats to Fetal, Placental and Myometrial Oxygenation

ISBN:

9783031603648