Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jun 2011
Efficacy of obstetric thromboprophylaxis and long-term risk of recurrence of venous thromboembolism.
To study the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in pregnant women with one previous venous thromboembolic event (VTE). Secondary aims were to study the long-term risk of secondary recurrence, bleeding and obstetric complications. ⋯ The relative risk reduction in VTE during thromboprophylaxis was 88%. After pregnancy, the annual long-term risk of recurrence was 1%. The risk was most pronounced in the post-treatment period. There was an increased risk of bleeding complications among women given LMWH, but there was no effect on obstetric complications.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jun 2011
Advanced life support in obstetrics (ALSO) and post-partum hemorrhage: a prospective intervention study in Tanzania.
To evaluate the impact of Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) training on staff performance and the incidences of post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) at a regional hospital in Tanzania. ⋯ A two-day ALSO training course can significantly improve staff performance and reduce the incidence of PPH, at least as evaluated by short-term effects.