Social determinants and maternal exposure to intimate partner violence of obstetric patients with severe maternal morbidity in the intensive care unit: a systematic review protocol [PDF]
Introduction: Maternal mortality is a potentially preventable public health issue. Maternal morbidity is increasingly of interest to aid the reduction of maternal mortality.
Ayala Quintanilla, Beatriz Paulina +4 more
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Nonatonic obstetric haemorrhage: effectiveness of the nonpneumatic antishock garment in egypt. [PDF]
The study aims to determine if the nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG), a first aid compression device, decreases severe adverse outcomes from nonatonic obstetric haemorrhage.
Butrick, Elizabeth +7 more
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Abstract Background The prevalence of iron deficiency with anemia and iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) during pregnancy have not been summarized, and evidence of the direct association of IDWA with adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) are unknown.
Lucky O. Lawani +6 more
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External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10‐year retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of external cephalic version (ECV) performed with tocolysis and sedation or spinal anesthesia, and to identify predictors of ECV success, complications, and delivery outcomes after successful ECV. Methods This 10‐year cohort study included 990 pregnant women with term non‐cephalic presentation
Javier Sánchez‐Romero +7 more
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Successful Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage Using B-Lynch Suture
Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a life threatening obstetric emergency. In Pakistan 25% of maternal deaths are due to PPH and majority is due to uterine atony.
Anjum Afshan, Shabnam Shamim Asim
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Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of intrauterine misoprostol along with oxytocin versus oxytocin monotherapy for the prevention of primary postpartum haemorrhage.
Afnan Rizwan +5 more
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On the classification of postpartum haemorrhages: an invitation to a discussion [PDF]
On the classification of postpartum haemorrhages: an invitation to a discussion Dobrokhotova Yu.E., Kozlov P.V., Seliverstova O.M. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow Postpartum haemorrhages remain the leading cause of ...
Yu.E. Dobrokhotova +2 more
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Clinical Manifestations and Case Management of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever caused by a newly identified virus strain, Bundibugyo, Uganda, 2007-2008 [PDF]
A confirmed Ebola haemorrhagic fever (EHF) outbreak in Bundibugyo, Uganda, November 2007-February 2008, was caused by a putative new species (Bundibugyo ebolavirus). It included 93 putative cases, 56 laboratory-confirmed cases, and 37 deaths (CFR = 25%).
A Grolla +66 more
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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa +5 more
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