Labor induction in women with an unfavorable Bishop score: randomized controlled trail of intrauterine Foley catheter with concurrent oxytocin infusion versus Foley catheter with extra-amniotic saline infusion with concurrent oxytocin infusion

Article Abstract:

The relationship between the addition of extra-amniotic saline infusion (EASI) and the efficacy of the Foley catheter in women undergoing cervical ripening and induction of labor with an unfavorable cervical examination is discussed. EASI is unable to improve the efficacy of cervical ripening and induction of labor with a Foley catheter and concurrent oxytocin infusion.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Gynecological R&D, Research, Evaluation, Influence, Balloon dilatation, Gynecological research, Injections, Saline, Saline injections

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Antenatal Corticosteroids--Too Much of a Good Thing?

Article Abstract:

More research is needed to determine whether weekly doses of corticosteroids given to pregnant women at risk of premature birth are more effective than a single dose given 24 hours before delivery. Corticosteroids are given in this case to prevent lung disease in the premature baby. However, multiple doses can also produce serious side effects.

Care and treatment, Editorial, Infants (Premature), Premature infants

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Single vs Weekly Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Women at Risk of Preterm Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Article Abstract:

Weekly doses of corticosteroids given to pregnant women are no more effective than two doses 24 hours apart for reducing the adverse impact of premature birth. This was the conclusion of a study of 502 pregnant women who were at risk of a premature delivery.

Health aspects, Premature birth

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