The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEfficacy of oxytocin versus carbetocin in prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section under general anesthesia: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
To compare the use of carbetocin and oxytocin in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section. ⋯ It may be concluded that carbetocin is a good alternative modality to conventional uterotonic agents such as oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean sections. Registration ID in IRCT: NCT02079558.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialNebulized hypertonic saline to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia in premature infants, a randomized trial.
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of death. Nebulized hypertonic saline solution (HSS) has been used to improve pulmonary clearance and reduce infection in intubated patients. This study examines whether nebulized HSS may reduce VAP in intubated premature infants. ⋯ Nebulized HSS may help preserving lung clearance mechanisms and therefore reduce VAP in premature infants. Multi center, double blinded, randomized, controlled, trial is needed to confirm safety and efficacy of such intervention.