American journal of perinatology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Unintended extension of the lower segment uterine incision at cesarean delivery: a randomized comparison of sharp versus blunt techniques.
This study compared two methods of expanding the uterine incision at the time of cesarean delivery, which is associated with the risk of unintended extension. ⋯ Sharp expansion of the uterine incision was related to a higher risk of unintended extension and maternal blood loss. Because blunt expansion is associated with a lower risk for unintended extension and maternal blood loss, it should be the first option during elective cesarean delivery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Role of pentoxifylline and/or IgM-enriched intravenous immunoglobulin in the management of neonatal sepsis.
To investigate the effectivity of pentoxifylline (PTX) and immunoglobulin M (IgM)-enriched intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy in the treatment of neonatal sepsis (NS), alone or in combination. ⋯ PTX and IgM-enriched IVIG therapies, either alone or in combination, did not reduce the rates of morbidities and mortality in NS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ondansetron preloading with crystalloid infusion reduces maternal hypotension during cesarean delivery.
The aim of the article was to investigate the effect of ondansetron preloading with crystalloid infusion after spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery. ⋯ Ondansetron preloading combined with crystalloid infusion significantly reduced hypotension and nausea, while improving acid-base status, as well as reducing vasoconstrictor use.