Fetal diagnosis and therapy
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Fetal. Diagn. Ther. · May 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInfluence of volume preloading on uteroplacental and fetal circulation during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section in uncomplicated singleton pregnancies.
Effects of volume preloading during spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean section on maternal blood pressure, feto-maternal circulation and fetal outcome. ⋯ Our preliminary results suggest that high dose crystalloid volume preloading has no preventive function in the avoidance of maternal hypotension in healthy parturients undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia, and shows no harmful effects on neonatal outcome as long as maternal hypotension is corrected immediately. However, the statistical significance may reflect the small sample size, and larger series are needed before changing the current management.
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Fetal. Diagn. Ther. · May 2002
Effect of OB/GYN residents' fatigue and training level on the accuracy of fetal weight estimation.
To determine the effect of Ob/Gyn residents' fatigue and training level on the accuracy of their clinical and ultrasonographical estimation of fetal weight (EFW). ⋯ Ob/Gyn residents' fatigue affects the accuracy of clinical but not ultrasonographical EFWs. Residents' training level does not alter either the clinical or sonographical EFW.