Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of polyethylene bag to prevent heat loss in preterm infants at birth: a randomized controlled trial.
Hypothermia at birth has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. ⋯ Polyethylene bag prevents heat loss at delivery in preterm infant less than 32 weeks gestation. Incidence of hypothermia was significantly reduced by use of polyethylene bag, a simple and inexpensive intervention.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of intramuscular diclofenac after explore laparotomy for gynecologic surgery: a randomized double-blinded placebo controlled trial.
Several adjuvant analgesic agents proposed to treat the postoperative pain while reducing the doses of opioid and its derivatives. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used in several operative procedures. The present study aimed to demonstrate the morphine-sparing effects of single-dose intramuscular diclofenac sodium in explore laparotomy gynecologic surgery. ⋯ The present study demonstrated that single dose of diclofenac sodium has morphine-sparing effects and can be safely used in explore laparotomy gynecologic surgery without significant adverse effects.