Glucocorticoid use in amniotic fluid embolism / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

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.