American journal of perinatology
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Epidurals and the Modern Labor Curve: How Epidural Timing Impacts Fetal Station during Active Labor.
The objective of this study was to estimate epidural timing's impact on fetal station during active labor. ⋯ Early epidurals were associated with lower fetal station in active labor but not prolonged first stage.
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Observational Study
Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation of the Brachiocephalic Vein in Neonates and Preterm Infants: A Prospective Observational Study.
Percutaneous central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a challenging procedure in neonates, especially in preterm infants. ⋯ US-guided cannulation of the BCV may be considered in acutely ill neonates, including small preterm infants, who need a large bore CVC.