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Childbirth in Palestine [PDF]

, 2005
Objective: This study describes staffing, caseloads and reported routine practices for normal childbirth in Palestinian West Bank (WB) governmental maternity facilities and compares these practices with evidence-based care.
Wick, Laura
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A New Strategy to Stabilize Oxytocin in Aqueous Solutions: I. The Effects of Divalent Metal Ions and Citrate Buffer [PDF]

, 2011
In the current study, the effect of metal ions in combination with buffers (citrate, acetate, pH 4.5) on the stability of aqueous solutions of oxytocin was investigated.
Amorij, Jean-Pierre, Avanti, Christina, Driessen, Arnold J. M., Frijlink, Henderik W., Hawe, Andrea, Hinrichs, Wouter L. J., Jiskoot, Wim, Kedrov, Alexej, Setyaningsih, Dewi, Visser, Jan   +9 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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Rethinking our approach to postpartum haemorrhage and uterotonics [PDF]

, 2015
Analysis Rethinking our approach to postpartum haemorrhage and uterotonics BMJ 2015; 351 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h3251 (Published 08 July 2015) Cite this as: BMJ 2015;351:h3251 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Andrew D Weeks,
Neilson, James, Weeks, Andrew
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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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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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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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Study Protocol. ECSSIT – Elective Caesarean Section Syntocinon^® Infusion Trial. A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of oxytocin (Syntocinon^®) 5 IU bolus and placebo infusion versus oxytocin 5 IU bolus and 40 IU infusion for the control of blood loss at elective caesarean section

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2009
Background Caesarean section is one of the most commonly performed major operations in women throughout the world. Rates are escalating, with studies from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, China and the Republic of Ireland reporting rates
Montgomery Alan A, Carey Michael, Murphy Deirdre J, Sheehan Sharon R   +3 more
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