The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 2010
Perinatal risk factors for the neonatal abstinence syndrome in infants born to women on methadone maintenance therapy.
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in more than 50% of infants exposed to intrauterine opiates. Maternal opiate dosing has been investigated with conflicting results. ⋯ Our data suggests that timing and mode of delivery as well as last maternal methadone dose are significant risk factors for the development of NAS requiring treatment. Based on these clinical parameters, risk stratification for perinatal management of pregnancies associated with opioid dependency and risk prediction for the neonate might now be possible.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 2010
Respiratory failure in pregnant women infected by Swine-Origin influenza A (H1N1).
Two pregnant women developed acute respiratory distress syndrome from Swine-Origin influenza A (H1H1) virus. They were put on mechanical ventilation. We discussed the issues that face obstetricians and intensive care physicians in such situations.