Journal of perinatal medicine
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Fetal scalp pH and ST analysis of the fetal ECG as an adjunct to cardiotocography to predict fetal acidosis in labor--a multi-center, case controlled study.
To assess the relationship between scalp pH (FBS) and ST analysis in situations of acidosis with special emphasis on the timing of cardiotocography (CTG), FBS and ST changes during labor. ⋯ ST analysis, as an adjunct to CTG, identifies adverse fetal conditions during labor similar to that of FBS but on a more consistent basis. The timing of CTG+ST changes relates to the level of acidosis at birth.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Atosiban versus usual care for the management of preterm labor.
To compare the efficacy of atosiban with usual management of threatened preterm labor. ⋯ These findings support the use of atosiban to delay preterm birth and are consistent with previously conducted, randomized, controlled trials. Atosiban was associated with fewer maternal and fetal adverse events compared with other tocolytics, and presented no safety concerns for either the mother or the unborn baby.