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The Effect of Oxytocics on the "Ca-Deficient" Uterus [PDF]

The Journal of General Physiology, 1959
If the excised, parturient rabbit uterus is repeatedly treated with a Krebs solution free from Ca, its tension in a tetanus drops gradually, and in 15 to 30 minutes becomes zero. We call such a uterus "Ca-deficient." The uterus in this condition has a high threshold, it is non-propagating, "inexcitable," fails to respond to oxytocics in a ...
Arpad I. Csapo, Elsimar M. Coutinho
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Differences in obstetric practices and outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage across Nigerian health facilities

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 158, Issue S1, Page 23-30, June 2022., 2022
Abstract Objective To explore differences in obstetric practices and clinical outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in Nigerian facilities. Methods A descriptive cross‐sectional study of public health facilities providing maternal healthcare services in Nigeria. Surveys were conducted across 38 purposively sampled facilities (January 2020–March 2021)
Aminu Ado Wakili, Ashraf Aswat, Rebecca Timms, Leanne Beeson, Kristie‐Marie Mammoliti, Adam Devall, Baba Maiyaki Musa, Taiwo Amole, Faisal Dankishiya, Arri Coomarasamy, Ioannis D. Gallos, Hadiza S. Galadanci   +11 more
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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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Practice of emergency obstetric care signal functions and reasons for non-provision among health centers and hospitals in Lake and Western zones of Tanzania

BMC Health Services Research, 2018
Background The Lake and Western Zones of Tanzania that encompass eight regions namely; Kagera, Geita, Simiyu, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Mara Tabora and Kigoma have consistently been reported with the poorest Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) indicators ...
Edward Maswanya, Projestine Muganyizi, Stella Kilima, Deus Mogella, Julius Massaga   +4 more
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Oxytocic substances in the placenta [PDF]

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1922
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Carboprost versus oxytocin for active management of third stage of labour [PDF]

Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016
Background and Objectives: Postpartum haemorrhage is a single largest and leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality not only in developing countries but also in developed countries.
Ambika S. Patil, Vibhavaree Dadavate, Vidya A. Thobbi   +2 more
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Risk factors for stillbirths: how much can a responsive health system prevent?

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2018
Background The stillbirth rate is an indicator of quality of care during pregnancy and delivery. Good quality care is supported by a functional heath system.
Sutapa Bandyopadhyay Neogi, Jyoti Sharma, Preeti Negandhi, Monika Chauhan, Siddharth Reddy, Ghanashyam Sethy   +5 more
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Carboprost versus Oxytocin as the first-line treatment of primary postpartum haemorrhage (COPE): protocol for a phase IV, double-blind, double-dummy, randomised controlled trial and economic analysis

BMJ Open
Introduction Excessive bleeding after childbirth (postpartum haemorrhage, PPH) affects 5% of births and causes 75 000 maternal deaths worldwide annually.
Kerry Woolfall, Ben Hardwick, Dimitrios Siassakos, Andrew Shennan, Stephen Robson, Dyfrig A Hughes, Carrol Gamble, Elizabeth Deja, Andrew Weeks, Peter Collins, Jim Thornton, Kirtana Vallabhaneni, Tina Lavender, Gillian Gyte, Helen Hickey, Egle Saviciute, Anna Rosala-Hallas, Efstathia Gkioni, Kim Hinshaw, Catrin Plumpton, Shireen Meher, Annette L Briley, Rachel E Collis, Charlotte Van Netten, Dilly Anumba, Sion Kenyon, Elaine Willis   +26 more
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