Results 11 to 20 of about 2,340 (177)
Tocolytic agents and the failure to improve neonatal outcomes
PregnancyPremature delivery has long been a major problem in obstetrics. Increased perinatal morbidity and mortality as well as substantial health care costs, both short and long term, have driven the efforts to combat this complication.
Jack FitzSimmons, Emily Oliver
doaj +2 more sources
Nifedipine for tocolysis [PDF]
The Lancet Global Health, 2016 Non peer ...
William Stones
doaj +4 more sources
External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10-year retrospective cohort study. [PDF]
Int J Gynaecol ObstetAbstract 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
Sánchez-Romero J +7 more
europepmc +2 more sources
The Experience and Outcomes of Rescue Cervical Cerclage at a Victorian Tertiary Hospital-A Retrospective Observational Study. [PDF]
Aust N Z J Obstet GynaecolABSTRACT A rescue cervical cerclage is an emergency procedure aimed to prolong pregnancy and reduce the risk of preterm birth for women with an open cervix. This retrospective study assessed risk factors, perioperative management and outcomes for all attempted rescue cerclage over 3 years in a large tertiary hospital in Australia.
Phung M, Dawes L.
europepmc +2 more sources
Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives. [PDF]
Int J Gynaecol ObstetAbstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Imatake H +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2023 Introduction Preterm delivery and its complications are among the biggest challenges and health risks in obstetrical practice. Several tocolytic agents are used in clinical practice, although the efficacy and side effect profiles of these drugs are not ...
Tamara Barna +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Scientific Reports, 2020 After preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), antibiotics and antenatal steroids are effective evidence-based interventions, but the use of tocolysis is controversial.
Elsa Lorthe +11 more
doaj +1 more source
Acta Biomedica Scientifica, 2021 Background. Obesity is associated with the risk of spontaneous preterm birth. Hexoprenaline is the effective and most widely used tocolytic agent, possessing however a significant number of side effects.
L. V. Gureeva +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016 Objective: No treatment is recommended for routine maintenance tocolysis after an arrested preterm birth. Our present study aimed to evaluate the effect of progesterone and nifedipine as maintenance tocolysis therapy after an arrested preterm birth ...
Ming-Xia Ding +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Preterm labour: an open problem in XXI century
Кубанский научный медицинский вестник, 2020 Preterm labour (PL) is a relevant problem in maternal and child healthcare displaying a persistent trend. The risk of death is 25–35 times higher in premature infants than in normal children, whilst PL-associated stillbirth is 8–13 times more frequent ...
V. E. Radzinsky +4 more
doaj +1 more source