American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
Deficits in the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during simulated obstetric crises.
Previous work suggests the potential for suboptimal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the parturient but did not directly assess actual performance. ⋯ Multiple deficits were noted in the provision of CPR to parturients during simulated arrests, despite current ACLS certification for all participants. Current requirements for ACLS certification and training for obstetric staff may require revision.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
CommentDiscussion: 'Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids' by van der Kooij et al.
In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: van der Kooij SM, Hehenkamp WJK, Volkers NA, et al. Uterine artery embolization vs hysterectomy in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: 5-years outcome from the randomized EMMY trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010;203:105.e1-13.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project: reducing barriers to long-acting reversible contraception.
To introduce and promote the use of long-acting reversible methods of contraception (LARC; intrauterine contraceptives and subdermal implant) by removing financial and knowledge barriers. ⋯ Once financial barriers were removed and long-acting reversible methods of contraception were introduced to all potential participants as a first-line contraceptive option, two-thirds chose long-acting reversible methods of contraception.
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The objective of the study was to obtain descriptive information about obstetricians/gynecologists who currently are practicing as hospitalists or laborists. ⋯ We analyzed the rapidly growing hospitalist/laborist model of care within the obstetrician/gynecologist specialty. The laborists and hospitalists model provides an alternative type of practice for obstetricians/gynecologists, and it is associated with high career satisfaction. It is important that we continue to monitor the needs of this burgeoning field of clinical practice.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
Comparative StudyRole of magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/computed tomography in preoperative lymph node detection of uterine cervical cancer.
The aim of this study was to compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in the preoperative detection of lymph node metastases in patients with uterine cervical cancer. ⋯ MRI was more sensitive than PET/CT for detecting metastatic lymph node in patients with cervical cancer.