International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized placebo-controlled trial of preoperative tranexamic acid among women undergoing elective cesarean delivery.
To study the efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss during and after elective lower-segment cesarean delivery. ⋯ Preoperative administration of tranexamic acid safely reduces blood loss during elective lower-segment cesarean delivery. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry:ACTRN12615000312549.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2015
Validation of a novel tool for assessing newborn resuscitation skills among birth attendants trained by the Helping Babies Breathe program.
To validate a simplified objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) tool for evaluating the competency of birth attendants in low-resource countries who have been trained in neonatal resuscitation by the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) program. ⋯ The simplified OSCE tool could facilitate efficient implementation of national-level HBB programs. Limitations in inter-rater reliability might be improved through additional training.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized trial of artesunate-amodiaquine versus artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy.
To compare the artesunate-amodiaquine and artemether-lumefantrine combinations in the treatment of acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria during pregnancy. ⋯ Efficacies of the regimens are similar among pregnant women. However, adverse effects are more common with artesunate-amodiaquine. Pan-African Clinical Trial Registry: PACTR201310000484185.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2015
The role of health professional organizations in improving maternal and newborn health: The FIGO LOGIC experience.
The FIGO Leadership in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Impact and Change (LOGIC) Initiative in Maternal and Newborn Health improved the internal and external capacity of eight national professional organizations of obstetrics and gynecology in six African and two Asian countries. The initiative was funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and had three key objectives: to support the eight FIGO member associations to strengthen their capacity to work effectively; to influence national policies on maternal and newborn health; and to work toward improving clinical practice in this area. Through improved capacity, and underpinned by Memoranda of Understanding with their governments, the associations influenced national policy in maternal and newborn health, impacted clinical care through the development of over forty national clinical guidelines, delivered national curricula, trained clinical and management staff, and led the development of national maternal death and near-miss review programs.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2015
ReviewChallenges affecting access to cesarean delivery and strategies to overcome them in low-income countries.
Most maternal deaths occur in low-income countries where access to appropriate medical care is restricted. ⋯ Maternal and infant mortality rates could be lowered by increasing access to cesarean delivery. Additional education of patients and providers, establishment of more heath facilities, and governmental support of obstetric care could help to reach this goal.