American journal of perinatology
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Under the direction of U. S. ⋯ Two maternal/fetal medicine physicians were granted emergency clinical providers to assist in these efforts. KEY POINTS: · Maternal-fetal medicine physicians contributed significantly to the COVID-19 pandemic by managing ICU patients.. · Disparate, diverse medical professionals can pull together to form cohesive and functional teams.. · The Department of Defense can mobilize a large group of providers in a short amount of time..
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In the setting of an inner city, safety net hospital, patient satisfaction with prenatal care conducted via telehealth was compared with in-person visits at the height of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. ⋯ · Telehealth allowed for continuation of satisfactory prenatal care in Hispanic patients.. · Hispanic patients are at risk for reduced access to care.. · Telehealth was a useful tool for achieving patient-perceived satisfactory care..
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This study aimed to determine the degree to which whole-body hypothermia (WBH) impacts hemodynamic and respiratory status during hypothermia and the subsequent rewarming period in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). ⋯ There was a decrease in metabolic demand as measured by oxygen requirement, OI, HR, and MBP during WBH, but only HR increased during rewarming, with no significant change in the other parameters. Some of this effect may be explained by improvement in the respiratory condition over time.
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This study aimed to investigate the utility of lung ultrasound (LUS) with whole chest scanning for predicting respiratory outcomes in patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). ⋯ · LUS predicts respiratory outcomes in patients with BPD.. · LUS indicates BPD severity.. · LUS can show clinical improvement with time..
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This study aimed to evaluate whether implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is associated with lower maternal opioid use after cesarean delivery (CD). ⋯ · ERAS protocol was associated with decreased postoperative opioid use after CD.. · ERAS protocol was associated with shorter length of stay after CD.. · ERAS protocol was associated with decreased postoperative pain after CD..