American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1993
Frequency of glove perforations and subsequent blood contact in association with selected obstetric surgical procedures.
One purpose of this prospective investigation was to assess the frequency of glove perforations and subsequent blood contact associated with selected obstetric procedures. The second purpose was to assess the relative risk of perforation among different members of the surgical team and determine if time of day or urgency of the procedure affected the frequency of perforation. ⋯ Glove perforations occur in approximately 12% of obstetric surgical procedures. Surgical nurses are at greatest risk for perforation. Double gloving reduces the likelihood of penetrating injury to the inner glove and subsequent risk of blood contact.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1993
Effect of rapid intravenous crystalloid infusion on uteroplacental blood flow and placental implantation-site oxygen delivery in the pregnant ewe.
Our purpose in this study was to investigate the effects of rapid intravenous crystalloid infusion on placental implantation-site blood flow and oxygen delivery in the near-term pregnant ewe. ⋯ Rapid intravenous crystalloid infusion selectively increases placental implantation-site blood flow in the near-term pregnant ewe and may improve oxygen delivery to the fetus, especially if hemodilution occurs.