Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Oct 2016
National Partnership for Maternal Safety: Consensus Bundle on Venous Thromboembolism.
Obstetric venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of severe maternal morbidity and mortality. Maternal death from thromboembolism is amenable to prevention, and thromboprophylaxis is the most readily implementable means of systematically reducing the maternal death rate. Observational data support the benefit of risk-factor-based prophylaxis in reducing obstetric thromboembolism. ⋯ Safety bundles outline critical clinical practices that should be implemented in every maternity unit. The safety bundle is organized into four domains: Readiness, Recognition, Response, and Reporting and Systems Learning. Although the bundle components may be adapted to meet the resources available in individual facilities, standardization within an institution is strongly encouraged.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyActive Management of the Third Stage of Labor With a Combination of Oxytocin and Misoprostol to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of misoprostol administered simultaneously with oxytocin as part of the active management of the third stage of labor. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov, https://clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01113229.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Oct 2016
Timing of and Reasons for Unplanned 30-Day Readmission After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease.
To characterize timing and reasons associated with unplanned 30-day readmissions after hysterectomy for benign indications. ⋯ Readmissions after hysterectomy tend to occur shortly after discharge. Most readmissions are related to surgical issues, most commonly surgical site infection. Medical complications, including venous thromboembolism, account for less than 10% of readmissions. Readmission reduction efforts should focus on early postdischarge follow-up, preventing infectious complications, and determining preventability of surgical-related reasons for readmission.