The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord on cord separation time and neonatal mortality in comparison to dry cord care - a nursery-based randomized controlled trial.
To study the impact of chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord on cord separation time and neonatal mortality in comparison to dry cord care. ⋯ Use of chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care shortens duration of cord separation and decreases neonatal mortality in NICU. This simple intervention can be used as mode for decreasing neonatal mortality.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialUnsynchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants after extubation.
To determine the effect of unsynchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation compared to continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants after extubation. ⋯ NIPPV (although non-synchronized and delivered by single nasal prong) had a better effect than NCPAP after extubation of preterm infants on mechanical ventilation in respect to reducing the prevalence of post-extubation atelectasis, re-intubation and also death.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Nov 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of tranexamic acid on blood loss in patients undergoing elective cesarean section: randomized clinical trial.
Cesarean section is associated with more blood loss than vaginal delivery. This could increase the risk of morbidity and mortality especially among anemic women. The objective of the trial is to assess the possible effect of tranexamic acid on blood loss during and after elective cesarean section. ⋯ Pre-operative use of tranexamic acid is associated with reduced blood loss during and after elective cesarean section. This could be of benefit for anemic women or those who refuse blood transfusion.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Nov 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of inflatable obstetric belts in nulliparous pregnant women receiving patient-controlled epidural analgesia during the second stage of labor.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of inflatable obstetric belts on uterine fundal pressure in the management of the second stage of labor. ⋯ The uterine fundal pressure exerted by the inflatable obstetric belt reduces the duration of the second stage of labor without complications in nulliparous women who receive patient-controlled epidural analgesia.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyIntravenous iron sucrose versus oral iron ferrous sulfate for antenatal and postpartum iron deficiency anemia: a randomized trial.
To compare oral iron to intravenous iron administration to women in late pregnancy and/or after labor to correct iron deficiency. ⋯ Intravenous and oral irons were both effective in correcting peripartum anemia, although intravenous iron restored stores faster than oral iron.