Adjustment for case mix in comparisons of cesarean delivery rates: university versus community hospitals in Vermont

Article Abstract:

Differences in the kinds of patients seen at various hospitals could explain why the rates of cesarean delivery vary between hospitals, according to a study of 5,706 deliveries at three hospitals in Vermont. The hospital with the highest cesarean rate also had the highest number of patients who were at high risk for a cesarean.

Research, Cesarean section

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Cefotetan-induced hemolysis associated with antbiotics prophylaxis for cesarean delivery

Article Abstract:

Doctors describe three pregnant women who developed anemia after they took the a cephalosporin antibiotic before a cesarean delivery. This can be prevented by using older cephalosporins, which are less likely to cause this reaction.

Causes of, Complications and side effects, Hemolytic anemia, Cefotetan

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HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome: the benefit of corticosteroids

Article Abstract:

In a study of 93 pregnant women with the HELLP syndrome, two doses of bethamethasone given 12 hours apart appeared to be beneficial. This syndrome is a serious complication of pregnancy.

Evaluation, Drug therapy, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortical hormones, HELLP syndrome, Betamethasone

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