2022
The relationship between INTEM/HEPTEM coagulation time ratio and heparin plasma concentration in obstetric patients: an exploratory in vitro investigation
Katz D, Leffert L, Getrajdman C, Sison M, Shin DW, Lin HM, Butwick A. The relationship between INTEM/HEPTEM coagulation time ratio and heparin plasma concentration in obstetric patients: an exploratory in vitro investigation. Journal Canadien D'anesthésie 2022, 69: 597-604. PMID: 35102496, DOI: 10.1007/s12630-022-02193-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstetric patientsUnfractionated heparinConcentration of heparinHeparin activityHeparin concentrationPartial thromboplastin time (aPTT) testingCT ratioCare coagulation testsHeparin plasma concentrationsResultsSeventy-seven patientsPartial thromboplastin timeUncomplicated pregnanciesThird trimesterNeuraxial anestheticPlasma concentrationsCoagulation testsThromboplastin timeBlood samplesPatientsHeparinAPTTHematocrit rangeVitro investigationBloodTime ratio
2010
Management of a parturient with high-grade osteosarcoma of the proximal femur: a multidisciplinary approach
Quaye A, Raskin K, Ecker J, Leffert L. Management of a parturient with high-grade osteosarcoma of the proximal femur: a multidisciplinary approach. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2010, 19: 340-342. PMID: 20627530, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.03.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-grade osteosarcomaCommon primary malignant bone tumorPrimary malignant bone tumorWeeks of gestationMalignant bone tumorsNewborn baby boyFemoral neck resectionAdjuvant chemotherapyCesarean deliveryMultiparous womenPathologic fractureSpinal anesthesiaSubsequent surgeryLimb salvageThird trimesterOncologic therapyBone tumorsMultidisciplinary planningNeck resectionBaby boyProximal femurOsteosarcomaMultidisciplinary approachPregnancyMothers