Oxytocics reverse the tocolytic effect of glyceryl trinitrate on the human uterus
L.C. Lau +3 more
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Efficacy of B-Lynch compression suture for control of intractable hemorrhage during cesarean section
Background: Primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to atonicity during lower segment cesarean section is commonly seen in obstetric practice. Usually, it responds to uterotonics but at times it may lead to life-threatening complications.
Priya Manohar Bagade
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To study the efficacy of misoprostol compared with methyl ergometrine for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage [PDF]
Objective: Present study was conducted to study the safety and efficacy of misoprostol and methyl ergometrine when used in the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
Varsha Kotwal
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Comparative study of Foley’s catheter and prostaglandin E2 gel for pre-induction cervical ripening
Background: Induction of labor is a crucial and customary clinical procedure in obstetrics. It is arguably one of the most abused procedures. Cervical ripening determines the success of delivery.
Shruti J Shetty +3 more
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Quality, availability and storage conditions of oxytocin and misoprostol in Malawi
Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Oxytocin and misoprostol are used for the prevention and treatment of PPH. However, both medicines are chemically unstable and
Nhomsai Hagen, Felix Khuluza, Lutz Heide
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Zambia Signal Functions study 2016 dataset [PDF]
This dataset contains information related to health facilities’ infrastructure, staffing, equipment, supplies, and capacity to perform various clinical functions related to reproductive and maternal health service provision.
Campbell, Oona +5 more
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Effect of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Administration on Blood Loss during and after Caesarean Delivery: A Randomised Controlled Study [PDF]
Introduction: India remains a major contributor to maternal deaths in the world. Haemorrhage after delivery (both vaginal & caesarean) is the leading cause. To reduce the haemorrhage, oxytocics are routinely used. In heavy bleeding, blood transfusion
Shyamali Dutta +2 more
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Delivery after a previous cesarean section reviewed
Abstract At the start of the 20th century, cesarean section (CS) was uncommon in obstetrics. By the end of the century, CS rates had increased dramatically worldwide. Although the explanation for the increase is multifactorial, a major driver in the ongoing escalation is the increase in women who are delivered by repeat CS. This is due, in part, to the
Michael J. Turner
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Aims Certain combinations of medications can be harmful and may lead to serious adverse drug events (ADEs). Identifying potentially problematic medication clusters could help guide prescribing and/or deprescribing decisions in hospital. The aim of this study is to characterize medication prescribing patterns at hospital discharge and determine which ...
Daniala L. Weir +7 more
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Evolving perspectives on blood transfusion in obstetric hemorrhage: a narrative review [PDF]
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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