BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Early versus delayed oxytocin augmentation in nulliparous women with prolonged labour--a randomised controlled trial.
To study the effects of early versus delayed oxytocin augmentation on the obstetrical and neonatal outcome in nulliparous women with spontaneous but prolonged labour. ⋯ Early administration of oxytocin did not change the rate of caesarean section or instrumental vaginal delivery but shortened labour duration significantly in women with a 2-hour arrest in cervical dilatation. No other clear benefits or harms were seen between early and delayed administration of oxytocin.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ear acupuncture or local anaesthetics as pain relief during postpartum surgical repair: a randomised controlled trial.
To evaluate two methods of pain relief during postpartum surgical repair in regard to effectiveness, wound healing and patient evaluation. ⋯ Ear acupuncture as used in this trial was less effective for pain relief compared with a local anaesthetic. No difference was observed in wound healing, need for revision of wound or dyspareunia. Patient satisfaction with allocated pain-relief method was lower in the ear acupuncture group.