American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialControlled cord traction versus minimal intervention techniques in delivery of the placenta: a randomized controlled trial.
Our purpose was to compare the controlled cord traction technique with the minimal intervention technique for delivery of the placenta. The primary outcome was the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. Secondary outcomes included duration of third stage of labor, frequency of retained placenta, hemorrhagic shock, the need for blood transfusion, and the need for uterotonic agents to control postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ The controlled cord traction technique for delivery of the placenta results in a significantly lower incidence of postpartum hemorrhage and retained placenta, as well as less need for uterotonic agents, compared with the minimal intervention technique.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialIntrapartum maternal glucose infusion reduces umbilical cord acidemia.
Our purpose was to compare the effects of intrapartum 5% glucose in the intravenous fluid on umbilical cord acid-base and glucose status after spontaneous vaginal delivery. ⋯ Intrapartum intravenous fluid consisting of lactated Ringer's solution containing 5% glucose reduces umbilical cord acidemia and hypercarbia but does not change cord levels of glucose or base excess. Lactated Ringer's solution containing 5% glucose may be a preferable solution than without glucose as an intravenous fluid during labor.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 1997
The quality of citations in major international obstetrics and gynecology journals.
Our goal was to determine the error rate in references in articles published in three major international journals in obstetrics and gynecology. ⋯ Error rates in major international journals in obstetrics and gynecology are high, and care must be taken by authors and journal staff to improve the quality of published articles.