Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Multicenter observational study comparing sedation/analgesia protocols for laser photocoagulation treatment of retinopathy of prematurity.
The aim of this study was to identify the best sedation/analgesia protocol for laser photocoagulation (PC) of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ⋯ From the viewpoint of sedation/pain relief, AOS anesthesia should be the best protocol. However, considering all the various factors together, the most reasonable one can be varied based on the patient's condition and hospital.
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Review Meta Analysis
Tranexamic acid and blood loss during and after cesarean section: a meta-analysis.
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate whether tranexamic acid (TXA) could significantly reduce blood loss during and after cesarean section (CS) when compared with no TXA. ⋯ Our results demonstrate that TXA offers an advantage over no TXA in reducing blood loss during and after CS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Early versus delayed umbilical cord clamping in infants with congenital heart disease: a pilot, randomized, controlled trial.
Delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) at birth may provide a better neonatal health status than early umbilical cord clamping (ECC). However, the safety and feasibility of DCC in infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) have not been tested. This was a pilot, randomized, controlled trial to establish the safety and feasibility of DCC in neonates with CHD. ⋯ DCC in infants with critical CHD appears both safe and feasible, with fewer infants exposed to red blood cell transfusions than with ECC. A more comprehensive appraisal of this practice is warranted.
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Observational Study
Validation of noninvasive hemoglobin measurement by pulse co-oximeter in newborn infants.
To describe the accuracy of noninvasive hemoglobin (Hb) obtained with pulse co-oximeter (SpHb) compared with total Hb (tHb) from laboratory co-oximeter in neonates. ⋯ Our results suggest that noninvasive SpHb may be considered as an adjunct to invasive tHb measurements in newborn infants <3000 g especially in preterm infants ⩽32 weeks of gestation.