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Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Globally, postpartum hemorrhage is still among the most significant factors in preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. Although early recognition and intervention have improved with advances in obstetric care, transfusion practices are often based ...
Yoon Ji Choi, Sang Hun Kim
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Misoprostol in addition to routine treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: A hospital-based randomized-controlled trial in Karachi, Pakistan

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2008
Background Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a major killer of women worldwide. Standard uterotonic treatments used to control postpartum bleeding do not always work and are not always available. Misoprostol's potential as a treatment option for PPH is
Blum Jennifer, Baber Neelofur, Sikander Rozina, Durocher Jill, Zuberi Nadeem F, Walraven Gijs   +5 more
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Perceptions of quality of care during birth at private Chiranjeevi facilities in Gujarat: lessons for Universal Health Coverage

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 2020
The Indian national health policy encourages partnerships with private providers as a means to achieve universal health coverage. One of these was the Chiranjeevi Yojana (CY), a partnership since 2006 with private obstetricians to increase access to ...
Veena Iyer, Dileep Mavalankar, Rachel Tolhurst, Ayesha De Costa   +3 more
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Reported Pain During Labour – A Qualitative Study of Influencing Factors among Parturient During Confinement in Private or Government Hospital [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: Labour pain is distressing and it produces undue side effects both to the mother and the baby. The incidence is high in developing countries like India where the awareness about labour analgesia is still lacking.
S. Parthasarathy, M. Ravishankar, V.R. Hemanthkumar   +2 more
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IS QUININE AN OXYTOCIC? [PDF]

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1883
Weaversville, N. C. There has been, and is yet, a controversy among medical men as to whether quinine has oxytocic properties or not, some contending that it has such beyond doubt, and warning the profession to be cautious in its use in cases of pregnancy, and others equally learned and experienced affirming that it is a mistake that quinine has no ...
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Is Quinia an Oxytocic? [PDF]

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1872
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Mifepristone and Misoprostol Vs Misoprostol Alone in Second Trimester Termination of Pregnancy

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2018
Introduction: During the last decade, medical methods for second trimester abortion have considerably improved and become safe and more accessible. The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol is now an established and highly effective method for ...
Deepa Shah, Pappu Rijal, Achala Thakur, Rubina Rai   +3 more
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Misoprostol for treating postpartum haemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN72263357]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2004
Background Postpartum haemorrhage remains an important cause of maternal death despite treatment with conventional therapy. Uncontrolled studies and one randomised comparison with conventional oxytocics have reported dramatic effects with high-dose ...
Maholwana Babalwa, Jafta Zukiswa, Singata Mandisa, Mangesi Lindeka, Nikodem V, Ferreira Sandra, Hofmeyr G, Mlokoti Zonke, Walraven Gijs, Gülmezoglu A   +9 more
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Human immunodeficiency virus and AIDS and other important predictors of maternal mortality in Mulago Hospital Complex Kampala Uganda

BMC Public Health, 2011
Background Women with severe maternal morbidity are at high risk of dying. Quality and prompt management and sometimes luck have been suggested to reduce on the risk of dying.
Khainza Betty, Kiondo Paul, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin, Doyle Pat, Wandabwa Julius N, Othieno Emmanuel, Maconichie Noreen   +6 more
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Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal and Cesarean Section Deliveries at a Single Tertiary Hospital: A Five-year Cross-sectional Study

Oman Medical Journal
Objectives: This study aimed to examine the prevalence, etiology, management, and outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) following vaginal and cesarean delivery.
Miriam George Fenn, Maisa Al Falahi, Taif Al Hannai, Lubna Al Shukaili, Nihal Al Riyami   +4 more
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