American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOral analgesia compared with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia for pain after cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether oral analgesia with oxycodone-acetaminophen or a patient-controlled analgesia device with morphine provides superior analgesia after cesarean delivery. ⋯ Oral analgesia with oxycodone-acetaminophen may offer superior pain control after cesarean delivery with fewer side-effects as compared with morphine patient-controlled analgesia. Consideration should be given to expanding the use of oral analgesia in patients immediately after cesarean delivery.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2006
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
The purpose of this study was to assess the safety of the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy. ⋯ The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy may increase the risks of low birth weight, preterm birth, fetal death, and seizures.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2006
Peripartum myocardial ischemia: a review of Canadian deliveries from 1970 to 1998.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence of peripartum myocardial ischemia in Canada. ⋯ The incidence of peripartum myocardial ischemia did not increase between 1970 and 1998 in Canada, despite an aging cohort with more prevalent medical comorbidities. Maternal mortality from this event is lower than previously described.