International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Mar 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of continuous wound infiltration of local anesthetic for pain relief after gynecologic laparoscopy.
To assess the efficacy of analgesia provided by continuous ropivacaine wound infiltration after gynecologic laparoscopy. ⋯ Continuous ropivacaine wound infiltration was found to be as effective as patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain relief after gynecologic laparoscopy. This technique provides good analgesia with less opioid analgesic requirement and few adverse effects.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparison of prophylactic intramuscular ergometrine and oxytocin for women in the third stage of labor.
To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of ergometrine and oxytocin given intramuscularly for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage during the third stage of labor. ⋯ Intramuscular ergometrine is superior to intramuscular oxytocin in averting postpartum hemorrhage during the third stage of labor. There are no significant risks of adverse effects except for diastolic hypertension.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of a single preoperative dose of sublingual misoprostol on intraoperative blood loss during total abdominal hysterectomy.
To investigate whether use of preoperative misoprostol can reduce blood loss during total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). ⋯ The results showed that a single dose of misoprostol administered before abdominal hysterectomy resulted in a significant reduction of blood loss with minimal adverse effects. Clinical Trial Registry India (www.ctri.nic.in): CTRI/2011/091/000216.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of post-cesarean rectal misoprostol on intestinal motility.
To determine whether rectally administered misoprostol can induce intestinal motility compared with oxytocin infusion when used to prevent primary postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean delivery. ⋯ After cesarean delivery, rectal misoprostol had the added benefit of inducing intestinal motility. Misoprostol might be considered in a clinical setting where postoperative ileus is anticipated.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative music intervention for patients undergoing cesarean delivery.
To evaluate the effects of music played preoperatively in women undergoing elective cesarean delivery. ⋯ A preoperative music intervention can reduce anxiety and pain in women undergoing cesarean delivery.