Point-of-care ultrasound for peripherally inserted central catheter monitoring: a pilot study.

abstract：:The development of assisted reproduction techniques (ART) represents an important advance in the treatment of human infertility. However, their great effectiveness has brought with it an excessive increase in multiple pregnancy rates with the serious medical, financial and social consequences that they entail. Now, th...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Barri PN,Coroleu B,Clua E,Tur R

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine if uterine artery Doppler velocimetry is useful in identifying chronic hypertensive pregnancies at risk for superimposed preeclampsia and adverse perinatal outcome. Resistance index (RI) was assessed by color velocimetry at the level of uterine arteries at 23-24 weeks of gestation in 42 women with chronic...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Caruso A,Caforio L,Testa AC,Ferrazzani S,Mastromarino C,Mancuso S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical manifestations of neonatal echovirus type 18 infections include a nonspecific febrile illness, diarrhea, and meningitis with or without exanthem. We report a successful outcome in a case of neonatal sepsis with shock caused by echovirus type 18, a complication not previously associated with this serotype. ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Shah SS,Gallagher PG

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the optimal time of delivery, in terms of lowest risk of peripartum complications, the relative incidences of the parameters. Abnormal cardiotocogram (CTG), operative vaginal delivery, Apgar < 7 at 1 and 5 min, artery cord blood pH < 7.20, blood loss > 500 ml, epidural anesthesia, and Cesarean section, we...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Unger C,Zimmermann R,Huch A,Huch R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of continuous fetal tissue pH monitoring were compared to neonatal APGAR scores one minute after delivery in 81 successful tissue pH recordings. The sensitivity of the method (i.e. the ability of the method to find the low APGAR neonates) was 67 per cent using an APGAR score limit between 8 and 9 and a pH limi...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Weber T

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine if oxytocin dosage used for labor induction differed in obese and lean women, we analyzed records of patients who underwent term labor induction and delivered vaginally. Each of a cohort of 27 patients with a body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m2 was matched with a patient with a BMI <28 kg/m2 for gestational a...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Hill M,Reed KL,Cohen WR

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder associated with pregnancy and is the leading cause of both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Recent reports suggest that free radical-induced endothelial cell injury might be an etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The aim of this study w...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Lorzadeh N,Kazemirad Y,Kazemirad N

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to determine which fetal ultrasonographic parameter best correlates with the neonatal bisacromial diameter (BAD). The latter is defined as the distance between the two acromions of the scapulae. The study population included fifty-four uncomplicated singleton pregnant patients whose infants wit...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Winn HN,Holcomb W,Shumway JB,al-Malt A,Amon E,Hobbins JC

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Parents of preterm infants require information on morbidity and duration of common interventions performed in the NICU. Since locally achieved data are often not available, information is mainly based on educated guesses of health care professionals. The present study compares estimates of neonatal nurses or ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Rüdiger M,Iffländer S,Reichert J,Bätzel C,Reiter G,Wauer RR

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an amnioreduction via bulging membranes (AVBM) and cerclage could be useful in 17 women with singleton gestations demonstrating hourglass membranes bulging out of the cervix or vaginal orifice. METHODS:We used the following selection criteria for AVBM under ultrasonographic guidance usin...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Makino Y,Makino I,Tsujioka H,Kawarabayashi T

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare gradients of skin surface temperature on the arm and hand and to evaluate differences in the skin microcirculation reactivity between pregnant and non-pregnant women. We used the prototype of a highly sensitive thermograph system for the measurements. Eight healthy, non-pregnant wom...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Beinder E,Huch A,Huch R

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on an exceptional therapy with epidural anesthesia and tunnelling of the peridural catheter over a time period of 2-14 days in patients with threatening early preterm labor, intact membranes and vaginal engagement of the infants (4 singleton, 8 twin and 2 triplet pregnancies). A combination of bupivacaine (0...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Arabin B,Kuizenga K,van Zoeren D,Eyck JV

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The objective of the study was to examine the effect of ranitidine on the incidence of late onset sepsis. METHODS:This study was based on information extracted from charts of 569 infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) from July 2003 to July 2005. All infants admitted for seven or more days we...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Bianconi S,Gudavalli M,Sutija VG,Lopez AL,Barillas-Arias L,Ron N

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during pregnancy is usually transmural and occurs in late pregnancy with a peak incidence during the peripartum or postpartum periods. We report a pregnancy-related AMI, which occurring as early as the first trimester, was treated conservatively with antithrombotic and anti-ischemic d...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Stefanovic V,Ulander VM,Graner M,Kupari M,Kaaja R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic ultrasound has been used for many years with a remarkable history of safety during the standard clinical practice. Introduction of color and pulsed Doppler modes resulted with higher levels of transmitted and absorbed ultrasonic energy. This fact raised the question for the safety of its use in early pregna...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Kurjak A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperphenylalaninemia in preterm neonates with heterozygosity for phenylketonuria has previously not been described. We report on a very low birth weight infant, born at a gestational age of 27+5 weeks with a birth weight of 1080 g. Due to a positive family history prenatal diagnosis for phenylketonuria was performed,...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Hennermann JB,Loui A,Weber A,Mönch E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Psychosocial stress during pregnancy (PSP) is a risk factor of growing interest in the etiology of preterm birth (PTB). This literature review assesses the published evidence concerning the association between PSP and PTB, highlighting established and hypothesized physiological pathways mediating this association....

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Shapiro GD,Fraser WD,Frasch MG,Séguin JR

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of testing for inherited thrombophilia in pregnancy has been debated in literature with regard to its utility in preventing adverse obstetrical outcomes or identifying women at risk for it. In this commentary, an evidence based approach is used to investigate the strength of association between thrombophilia...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Lopes L,Jacob GP

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:to assess the relationship between maternal and umbilical serum concentrations of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-2,8,9, the soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) and IL-10 and premature delivery and fetal inflammation. METHODS:maternal serum levels of MMPs, sRAGE, IL-10 and C-reactiv...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Koucký M,Germanová A,Kalousová M,Hill M,Cindrová-Davies T,Pařízek A,Svarcová J,Zima T,Hájek Z

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 26 year old previously healthy woman who was treated with fenoterol for premature labor at 30 gestational weeks developed pulmonary edema requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Vaginal delivery was accomplished with forceps after tocolytic therapy had been stopped. Right heart catheterization with measurem...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Russi EW,Spaetling L,Gmür J,Schneider H

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Evaluate the relationship between neonatal weight and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A. METHODS:Retrospective study on 2564 singleton pregnancies with healthy term neonates in three groups of women with different values of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A who underwent the combined test during the first ...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Giudice I,Benintende G,Di Nicolò AM,Mangiameli D,Carrara G,Randazzo C,Sapuppo IM,Gulisano A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common liver disorder of pregnancy. Diagnosis is based on the clinical picture, particularly the presence of pruritus with a deterioration of liver function tests, and typically elevated serum levels of total bile acids. ICP manifests in the second half of pregna...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Šimják P,Pařízek A,Vítek L,Černý A,Adamcová K,Koucký M,Hill M,Dušková M,Stárka L

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antepartum and intrapartum monitoring problems are discussed with reference to a case history of a fetal AV-block detected during the 36th week of pregnancy. CTG instruments where the internal logic criteria can be turned off are suitable for monitoring arrhythmias. During labor the direct fetal ECG permits exact diag...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Boos R,Auer L,Rüttgers H,Kubli F

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper gastrointestinal contrast studies are frequently performed in neonates to rule out conditions such as malrotation. Low osmolality water-soluble (LOWS) contrast media are currently considered safe for use in neonates. The clinical course of a neonate with suspected necrotising enterocolitis, who deteriorated sign...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Travadi J,Patole S,Simmer K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the proportion of iatrogenic births among all preterm births over a 26-year period. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A registry-based survey of preterm deliveries between 1987 and 2012 analyzed by the onset of labor: spontaneous with intact membranes, preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) or iatrogen...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Lucovnik M,Bregar AT,Steblovnik L,Verdenik I,Gersak K,Blickstein I,Tul N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore whether the Groningen Protocol is clinically necessary, scientific, and ethically justified. RESULTS:The Groningen Protocol is clinically unnecessary because the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from seriously ill infants is already ethically accepted globally without the need for the Protocol an...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Chervenak FA,McCullough LB,Arabin B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess risk factors for adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes in "well-selected" singleton vaginal breech deliveries at term. METHODS:During the time span from January 2008 up to April 2015 a total of 786 singleton term breech deliveries with a planned vaginal delivery were identified in a retrospective...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Macharey G,Ulander VM,Heinonen S,Kostev K,Nuutila M,Väisänen-Tommiska M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In preterm infants, feeding with human milk (HM) is a very effective intervention for the prevention of infections and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and for potentially improved neurocognitive and cardiovascular outcomes in the long-term. Hospitals and physicians are advised to recommend HM for preterm and other hi...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Arslanoglu S,Ziegler EE,Moro GE,World Association of Perinatal Medicine Working Group On Nutrition.

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The Frauenfeld Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology introduced waterbirths in 1991. This work examines whether guidelines for water temperature and bathing are actually necessary. METHODS:This 8-year prospective clinical study follows 10,775 births in a regional women's hospital (non-selected population). N...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Geissbuehler V,Eberhard J,Lebrecht A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current approaches to the detection of patients at risk for preterm delivery (PTD) have focused on the diagnosis of preterm labor. However, these approaches are complicated by treatment biases and our inability to convincingly differentiate preterm labor from Braxton-Hicks contractions. Moreover, preterm labor with in...

journal_title：Journal of perinatal medicine

authors： Lockwood CJ,Dudenhausen JW

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00