Irish journal of medical science
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Cervical membrane sweep is a mechanical method of cervical ripening at term gestation with the aim of avoiding prolonged pregnancy and reducing the need for labour induction for this indication. There is no published data on obstetric outcomes following membrane sweep in an Irish obstetric population or any studies on patient perception/recommendation of membrane sweep in the international literature. ⋯ Cervical membrane sweep is associated with spontaneous onset of labour within 7 days in the majority of patients, more so in the presence of higher Bishop score and better quality sweep. It has a high level of acceptability among patients and is highly recommended by them to other patients. The need for more than one membrane sweep is associated with less likelihood of spontaneous onset of labour.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of intravenous and mask induction on post-operative emergence delirium in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.
Emergence delirium occurs in children during recovery from general anesthesia. The aim of the study was to examine the effects of mask and intravenous sevoflurane anesthesia induction on emergence delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. ⋯ Mask induction for pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy increased Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium scores more than intravenous induction.
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Ireland has changed over the past sixty years, and the dynamic practice of obstetrics and gynaecology has changed with it. ⋯ This study provides an intriguing glimpse into the changes in the practice of obstetrics and demonstrates how it adapts to the population it serves.