American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2010
ReviewHigh-dose vs low-dose oxytocin for labor augmentation: a systematic review.
The objective of this systematic review was to estimate the efficacy and safety of high-dose vs low-dose oxytocin for labor augmentation on the risk of cesarean section and on indicators of maternal and neonatal morbidity. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for randomized clinical trials published until January 2010. ⋯ While hyperstimulation was increased with high-dose oxytocin (RR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.49-2.45), there was no evidence of an increase in maternal or neonatal morbidity. We conclude that high-dose oxytocin for labor augmentation is associated with a decrease in cesarean section and shortened labor.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2010
Citation classics in obstetrics and gynecology: the 100 most frequently cited journal articles in the last 50 years.
Our objective was to characterize the most frequently cited articles published in obstetrics and gynecology journals during the last 50 years. ⋯ Most "citation classics" in obstetrics and gynecology are observational studies published in high-impact journals by US-based authors after 1980.