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Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000
In summary, a definite association has been demonstrated between preterm labor and genital tract infection. Conclusions regarding the true benefits of antibiotics as adjunctive therapy in treatment of preterm labor are inconsistent. Whereas some of the studies were able to demonstrate significant prolongation of pregnancy, no consistent reduction in ...
B P, Stetzer, B M, Mercer
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In summary, a definite association has been demonstrated between preterm labor and genital tract infection. Conclusions regarding the true benefits of antibiotics as adjunctive therapy in treatment of preterm labor are inconsistent. Whereas some of the studies were able to demonstrate significant prolongation of pregnancy, no consistent reduction in ...
B P, Stetzer, B M, Mercer
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The Nurse Practitioner, 2015
The nurse practitioner may play a pivotal role in diagnosing preterm labor through risk assessment and physical exam. While treatment and management of preterm labor are usually beyond the nurse practitioner's scope of practice, they can play an important role in preventing preterm birth through assessment, action, or advocacy.
Jennifer, Doyle, Angela, Silber
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The nurse practitioner may play a pivotal role in diagnosing preterm labor through risk assessment and physical exam. While treatment and management of preterm labor are usually beyond the nurse practitioner's scope of practice, they can play an important role in preventing preterm birth through assessment, action, or advocacy.
Jennifer, Doyle, Angela, Silber
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Ultrasonography in preterm labor
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984A prospective study was conducted with ultrasonography in a group of 48 patients who presented with significant premature uterine activity. The study attempted to characterize the ultrasonographic signs exhibited by the cervix and lower uterine segment in conjunction with preterm labor.
L, Bartolucci +4 more
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Preterm labor and preterm birth
Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2017[No abstract available]
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Pharmacotherapy of Preterm Labor
Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 1993Preterm labor is defined as the onset of uterine contractions in a woman who has completed less than 37 weeks of pregnancy. It may be due to maternal, placental, fetal, or idiopathic causes, and it is associated with a number of risk factors. Nondrug measures such as bedrest and hydration have been used alone or in combination with drug therapy to ...
Travis, Britt E., McCullough, Jill M.
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Ritodrine Hydrochloride and Preterm Labor
The American Journal of Nursing, 1983A primigravida is admitted to the labor and delivery unit complaining of intermittent backache and abdominal cramping. She has had an uncomplicated pregnancy and there is no evidence of ruptured amniotic membranes. Fetal gestational age of 32 weeks correlates with fundal height and date of last menstrual period. The fetal heart rate is 130 to 140. Mild
S L, Brengman, M, Burns
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Endocrinology of Preterm Labor
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000The clinical importance of preterm labor and delivery dictates that we understand the physiology and diagnostic usefulness of endocrine as well as other agents that may be helpful in this regard. Clearly, estrogen and progesterone establish the environment that allows parturition and probably preterm labor to occur.
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The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 2002
The ultimate goal of treating preterm labor is to prolong the pregnancy long enough to decrease the incidence of neonatal mortality and morbidity associated with prematurity, while minimizing maternal and fetal risks. There are many controversies in treating preterm labor.
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The ultimate goal of treating preterm labor is to prolong the pregnancy long enough to decrease the incidence of neonatal mortality and morbidity associated with prematurity, while minimizing maternal and fetal risks. There are many controversies in treating preterm labor.
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The Management of Preterm Labor
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and a substantial portion of all birth-related short- and long-term morbidity. Spontaneous preterm labor is responsible for more than half of preterm births. Its management is the topic of this review. Although there are many maternal characteristics associated with preterm birth, the etiology in
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