Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2005
Intimate partner sexual assault against women: frequency, health consequences, and treatment outcomes.
To describe the characteristics and consequences of sexual assault within intimate relationships specific to racial or ethnic group, compare the findings to a similar group of physically assaulted-only women, and measure the risk of reassault after victim contact with justice and health services. ⋯ Sexual assault is experienced by most physically abused women and associated with significantly higher levels of PTSD compared with women physically abused only. The risk of reassault is decreased if contact is made with health or justice agencies.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2005
Comparative StudyPlacental compared with umbilical cord blood to assess fetal blood gas and acid-base status.
To estimate the extent to which placental cord blood sampled from the umbilical cord at its insertion into the placenta and after delivery of the placenta, is in agreement with umbilical cord blood sampled from a clamped segment of the umbilical cord after delivery of the infant, for the assessment of fetal blood gas, acid-base status, and hemoglobin levels at birth. ⋯ Placental cord blood provides for a close estimate of fetal base excess and hemoglobin status at birth, but with more error for Po2 and thereby O2 saturation and Pco2 and thereby pH due to continued blood gas exchange within and across the placenta after cord clamping.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2005
Preterm premature rupture of membranes: is there an optimal gestational age for delivery?
To characterize neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality rates in pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and determine whether there is an optimal delivery gestational age. ⋯ Our findings suggest that expectant management of women at 34 weeks and beyond is of limited benefit.