Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstétrique et gynécologie du Canada : JOGC
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J Obstet Gynaecol Can · Dec 2004
A preliminary study of cutaneous blood flow associated with postpartum use of oral misoprostol.
To evaluate cutaneous blood flow, as identified by Doppler fluximetry, to understand the etiology of shivering associated with the postpartum use of oral misoprostol. ⋯ Shivering associated with oral misoprostol may not be due to a resetting of the hypothalamic thermoregulatory centre. Further study is needed to determine whether shivering associated with oral misoprostol is dose-dependent or related to locally mediated phenomena.
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J Obstet Gynaecol Can · Dec 2004
Comparative StudyEvaluation of postoperative pain control for women undergoing surgery for gynaecologic malignancies.
(1) To compare the benefits of epidural analgesia and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the management of postoperative pain in women with gynaecologic malignancies,and (2) to understand issues related to the delivery of pain control strategies. ⋯ Postoperative pain management was excellent both in women who received PCA and in those who received epidural analgesia. Problems related to the delivery of pain control were more common in the epidural group.
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J Obstet Gynaecol Can · Dec 2004
The influence of hospital closures in Nova Scotia on perinatal outcomes.
To evaluate the effect of hospital closures on critical obstetrical interventions and perinatal outcomes in rural communities in Nova Scotia, Canada. ⋯ Although trends over time demonstrated some regional differences in obstetrical interventions and perinatal outcomes, our retrospective evaluation did not reveal a consistent relationship between reductions in maternity services associated with hospital closures and systematic, population-level adverse perinatal consequences in Nova Scotia.