American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Sep 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyObstetric outcomes and maternal satisfaction in nulliparous women using patient-controlled epidural analgesia.
The purpose of this study was to compare obstetric outcomes and maternal satisfaction in nulliparous women in spontaneous labor who used patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) vs continuous epidural infusion (CEI). ⋯ PCEA results in less anesthetic used, and maternal satisfaction remains high without a continuous infusion. Pain with pushing, however, was worse with the PCEA alone.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Sep 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialSupplemental oxygen for the prevention of postcesarean infectious morbidity: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether supplemental oxygen during and for 2 hours after cesarean delivery reduces the incidence of postcesarean infectious morbidity. ⋯ Supplemental oxygen does not reduce the rate of postcesarean delivery infectious morbidity, including endometritis and wound infection.