Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2012
Meta AnalysisRisk of fever after misoprostol for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: a meta-analysis.
To estimate the incidence and risk of misoprostol-induced fever with different doses and routes when used for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ The incidence of fever with misoprostol is related to both its dosage and route with the highest incidences found in the high-dose sublingual routes. However, this is not the only influence on postnatal fever. There appear also to be other effects that could be genetic or cultural.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2012
Perinatal outcomes associated with obstructive sleep apnea in obese pregnant women.
To investigate the associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and maternal and neonatal morbidities in a cohort of obese gravid women. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialHydrocodone-acetaminophen for pain control in first-trimester surgical abortion: a randomized controlled trial.
Although hydrocodone-acetaminophen is commonly used for pain control in first-trimester abortion, the efficacy of oral opioids for decreasing pain has not been established. Our objective was to estimate the effect of hydrocodone-acetaminophen on patient pain perception during first-trimester surgical abortion. ⋯ I.