European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialSevere hypertension in pregnancy: hydralazine or labetalol. A randomized clinical trial.
The objective was to compare the safety and efficacy of intravenous labetalol and intravenous hydralazine for acutely lowering blood pressure in pregnancy. ⋯ This randomized clinical trial shows that labetalol and hydralazine fulfill the criteria required for an antihypertensive drug to treat severe hypertension in pregnancy.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialIs inferior dissection of the rectus sheath necessary during Pfannenstiel incision for lower segment Caesarean section? A randomised controlled trial.
The objective was to determine the benefit of non-dissection of the rectus sheath inferiorly in a Pfannenstiel incision during an elective Caesarean section with regard to operative blood loss and post-operative pain. ⋯ Non-dissection of the rectus sheath inferiorly in Pfannenstiel incisions during Caesarean section procedures is associated with a significant reduction in the post-operative pain as well as a smaller drop in post-operative haemoglobin.