Building a Prediction Model for Vacuum-Assisted Operative Vaginal Delivery Risk [PDF]
Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for operative vaginal delivery and to propose a new nomogram for predicting the risk. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 1,955 pregnancies that occurred in our clinic between
Bertozzi, S.+6 more
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FIGO statement on respectful care: Addressing disrespectful maternity care
Abstract The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Committee on Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care recognizes the detrimental effects of disrespectful and abusive practices within maternity care on maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Jezid Miranda+15 more
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Directional Spinals in Obstetric Analgesia [PDF]
Directional characteristics of spinal injections delivered via a 22 gauge Whitacre needle were confirmed in twenty-one obstetric patients undergoing elective Caesarean section. Caudad injection was inadequate for elective Caesarean section, while cephalad or lateral injection provided good sensory levels for the duration of the surgery.
L. Sutton, H. J. Cozen, C. W. Graham
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Ethnic variability in the treatment of pain [PDF]
Ethnicity has been shown to be an important determinant of behavior during illness, particularly when a painful condition is present. Studies have shown that pain may be undertreated among different ethnic groups of patients.
Havel, Richard C.+2 more
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FIGO good practice recommendations: Assisted vaginal birth and the second stage of labor
Abstract Cesarean birth (CB) rates are increasing globally, with a current prevalence of 21.1% and a projected prevalence of 28.5% by 2030. Conversely, assisted vaginal birth (AVB) rates are declining, with reported rates of less than 10% in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) and 10%–15% in high‐income countries (HICs). In some African countries,
Akaninyene E. Ubom+11 more
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Issues of consent for regional analgesia in labour: A survey of obstetric anaesthetists [PDF]
Publisher's copy made available with the permission of the publisherAnaesthetists are legally obliged to obtain consent and inform patients of material risks prior to administering regional analgesia in labour.
Black, J., Cyna, A.
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Diagnosis and classification of uterine fibroids
Abstract Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are benign uterine tumors with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 75%. While only a minority become symptomatic, their impact on quality of life remains profound owing to heavy menstrual bleeding, bulk symptoms, and reproductive dysfunction.
Rosa Lakabi+5 more
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Les facteurs influençant les motivations et les représentations des femmes qui choisissent d'accoucher sous anesthésie péridurale: Travail de Bachelor [PDF]
But : L’objectif de ce travail est de mettre en évidence les facteurs influençant les représentations et les motivations des femmes, les dirigeant vers le choix d’une anesthésie péridurale pour leur accouchement.
Chautems, Caroline+2 more
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Abstract Objective To determine the association between epidural analgesia and perineal injury, including obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), in primiparous women. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of primiparous women with singleton, term, vertex, and vaginal deliveries between 2012 and 2024 at a tertiary medical center.
Omri Dominsky+6 more
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Comparison of analgesic effects between programmed intermittent epidural boluses and continuous epidural infusion after cesarean section: a randomized controlled study [PDF]
Background This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of programmed intermittent epidural boluses (PIEB) and continuous epidural infusion (CEI) for postoperative analgesia after elective cesarean section (CS).
Yu Jeong Bang+10 more
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