American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1997
Failure of magnesium sulfate infusion to inhibit uterine activity in pregnant sheep.
Our purpose was to determine the effect of magnesium sulfate infusion on nonlabor uterine contractures and corticotropin-induced preterm uterine contractions in pregnant sheep. ⋯ Magnesium sulfate infusion in pregnant sheep has no effect on either nonlabor uterine contractures or on corticotropin-induced preterm uterine contractions.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1997
The labor-adjusted cesarean section rate--a more informative method than the cesarean section "rate" for assessing a practitioner's labor and delivery skills.
Our purpose was to determine the benefits of an acuity-adjusted labor management tool. ⋯ A labor-adjusted cesarean section rate is more appropriate than just "raw" data. Medical, obstetric, and fetal factors affect a "raw" rate that is out of the control of the obstetrician. This method of assessing the labor and delivery skills of each practitioner and hospital would allow meaningful comparison with others.