Alexander Butwick MS

Alexander Butwick was interested in hematological and hemostatic changes in pregnancy which are relevant to obstetric anesthetic practice. There are important hematological changes that occur in the peripartum period, and I am interested in the mechanisms by which anesthetic interventions affect these hematological changes with concomitant effects on maternal outcomes. We are also investigating the use of point-of-care systems (such as thromboelastography) to assess coagulation and hemostatic changes in the peri and postpartum period. Previous research has included: the assessment of hypothermia and shivering in patients undergoing Cesarean delivery; the effect of fluid preloading on coagulation; assessments of anesthetic interventions for patients undergoing vaginal twin delivery.