Clin Exp Obstet Gyn
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialMaternal and umbilical cord oxygen content and acid-base balance in relation to general, epidural or subarachnoid anesthesia for term elective cesarean section.
To compare maternal and neonatal oxygenation and acid-base status after elective cesarean section (CS) under different anesthetic techniques. ⋯ Neonatal oxygenation and acid-base status values were better preserved when GA was administered for elective CS compared to regional modalities. Apgar scores and neonatal outcomes were not affected by the anesthetic technique.
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Open fetal surgery is usually performed during the second trimester in a fetus suffering from severe congenital diseases, thus enabling the pregnancy to continue until delivery. ⋯ The authors have performed three cases under inhalation anesthesia combined with successful epidural anesthesia.
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2013
Case ReportsReversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: a case report.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), is an acute, neurotoxic state. It is a very rare clinico-neuroradiological entity, and it is a complication of multiple clinical conditions. ⋯ These changes were highly suggestive of posterior reversible encephalopathy. This case report demonstrates that early treatment with control of blood pressure seizures can reverse this condition and also prevent progression to an irreversible damage, thus emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2013
Single dose epidural morphine instead of patient-controlled epidural analgesia in the second day of cesarean section; an easy method for the pain relief of a new mother.
Pain management has a particular importance after Cesarean section. This study was undertaken in order to document the efficacy and side-effects of epidural morphine instead of patient-controlled analgesia technique used for the control of post-cesarean pain during postoperative 24-48 hours. ⋯ Small doses of epidural morphine provides up to 24 hours of pain relief from a single injection and could obviate the need for an indwelling epidural catheter on the second day of postcesarean section, thus reducing the potential for catheter-related complications.
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of diclofenac sodium with indomethacin suppositories for mediolateral episiotomies.
The study was carried out to compare the analgesic effect of diclofenac sodium and indomethacin suppositories for management of right mediolateral episiotomy repair. ⋯ The two analgesics were effective after episiotomy repair, however diclofenac sodium suppositories may be the preferred choice because they were more effective.