Publications by authors named "Allison D Perelman"
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the rates of vaccination against infectious diseases (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis [Tdap] and influenza) in pregnancy during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared to contemporary historical controls.
Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study comparing rates of Tdap and influenza vaccination in pregnant people who received care at NYU Langone Health and delivered from September 1, 2020, to January 31, 2021 ("COVID cohort") to the same period the prior year ("2019 cohort"). Demographic information, trimester of initiation of prenatal care, insurance status, and medical comorbidities were evaluated.
Article Synopsis
- - TEG (thromboelastography) is a test that helps assess blood clotting in patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and may rapidly identify coagulopathy, which is critical due to the time needed to prepare cryoprecipitate for treatment.
- - A study analyzed 680 patients with PPH, comparing TEG results to standard coagulation tests, revealing that TEG variables significantly correlated with coagulation parameters.
- - Findings suggest that TEG can effectively reflect coagulopathy in ongoing PPH cases, as those with TEG assessments had greater blood loss and more interventions than those without.