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... FOREWORD Pregnancy is a normal, healthy state, which most women aspire to at some stage in their lives. Yet this normal, life-affirming process carries with it serious risks of death and disability. Worldwide, over half a million women die every year as a result of complications arising from pregna ...
... FOREWORD Pregnancy is a normal, healthy state, which most women aspire to at some stage in their lives. Yet this normal, life-affirming process carries with it serious risks of death and disability. Worldwide, over half a million women die every year as a result of complications arising from pregna ...
Pelvic Girdle Pain and Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
... still lack comprehensive knowledge about the available management strategies and fear the possible harmful effects of treatment on the developing fetus. Women are encouraged to believe that these conditions are temporary and self-limiting (which may not always be the case), and their complaints are ...
... still lack comprehensive knowledge about the available management strategies and fear the possible harmful effects of treatment on the developing fetus. Women are encouraged to believe that these conditions are temporary and self-limiting (which may not always be the case), and their complaints are ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... The Effect Of Asthma On Pregnancy The poorly controlled asthma can have adverse effects on both mother & foetus which may lead to increased risk of perinatal mortality, preterm delivery, caesarean delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirth etc11. But recent studies contradict this general ...
... The Effect Of Asthma On Pregnancy The poorly controlled asthma can have adverse effects on both mother & foetus which may lead to increased risk of perinatal mortality, preterm delivery, caesarean delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirth etc11. But recent studies contradict this general ...
Infection Control in the Health Care Setting 1996
... Executive summary and recommendations The need to review infection control guidelines has arisen due to the changing patterns of health care, changes in professional roles and responsibilities, and to changing perceptions of the risks associated with health care. Changing patterns of health care inc ...
... Executive summary and recommendations The need to review infection control guidelines has arisen due to the changing patterns of health care, changes in professional roles and responsibilities, and to changing perceptions of the risks associated with health care. Changing patterns of health care inc ...
Local anesthetic toxicity and lipid resuscitation in pregnancy n einberg
... generally used in settings where life (here, of both mother and child) are at stake. [11]. Another key issue is whether adverse reactions may develop from the coadministration of lipid and other medications. A recent study addressed the effects of an epinephrine injection during concomitant lipid ...
... generally used in settings where life (here, of both mother and child) are at stake. [11]. Another key issue is whether adverse reactions may develop from the coadministration of lipid and other medications. A recent study addressed the effects of an epinephrine injection during concomitant lipid ...
Simultaneous Primary and Secondary Syphilis Associated with
... primary and secondary syphilis among HIV-infected adults is with penicillin G benzathine, 2.4 million units in a single dose intramuscular injection [1,4]. In case of penicillin allergy, ceftriaxone might be a proper alternative [24]. HIV-infected patients should be evaluated clinically and serologi ...
... primary and secondary syphilis among HIV-infected adults is with penicillin G benzathine, 2.4 million units in a single dose intramuscular injection [1,4]. In case of penicillin allergy, ceftriaxone might be a proper alternative [24]. HIV-infected patients should be evaluated clinically and serologi ...
The Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 2014
... Gestational hypertension is characterised by the new onset of hypertension after 20 weeks gestation without any maternal or fetal features of preeclampsia, followed by return of blood pressure to normal within 3 months post-partum. At first presentation this diagnosis will include some women (up to ...
... Gestational hypertension is characterised by the new onset of hypertension after 20 weeks gestation without any maternal or fetal features of preeclampsia, followed by return of blood pressure to normal within 3 months post-partum. At first presentation this diagnosis will include some women (up to ...
Essential obstetric and newborn care
... According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 800 women die each day from preventable pregnancy- and delivery-related causes. Ninety-nine percent of maternal deaths occur in developing countries. There are a number of factors limiting access to the high quality care that would reduce this ...
... According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 800 women die each day from preventable pregnancy- and delivery-related causes. Ninety-nine percent of maternal deaths occur in developing countries. There are a number of factors limiting access to the high quality care that would reduce this ...
Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection
... Viral diagnostic testing at birth is recommended for infants at high risk of HIV infection, such as infants born to HIV-infected mothers who did not receive prenatal care or prenatal antiretroviral therapy or who had HIV viral loads >1,000 copies/mL close to time of delivery (BIII). Viral diagnostic ...
... Viral diagnostic testing at birth is recommended for infants at high risk of HIV infection, such as infants born to HIV-infected mothers who did not receive prenatal care or prenatal antiretroviral therapy or who had HIV viral loads >1,000 copies/mL close to time of delivery (BIII). Viral diagnostic ...
7.0 [The Centre`s] Organisational Approach to
... 40.0 Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms ...
... 40.0 Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms ...
Regional Anesthesia Topic of the Week
... ranitidine, requires careful timing. A good case can be made for the administration of IV metoclopramide before elective cesarean section delivery. This dopamine antagonist hastens gastric emptying and increases resting lower esophageal sphincter tone in both nonpregnant and pregnant women.11 Howeve ...
... ranitidine, requires careful timing. A good case can be made for the administration of IV metoclopramide before elective cesarean section delivery. This dopamine antagonist hastens gastric emptying and increases resting lower esophageal sphincter tone in both nonpregnant and pregnant women.11 Howeve ...
In Vetro Fertilization: The issues surrounding IVF
... considering they are now living beings. Although, having the option to have this procedure done as an infertile couple who wants to have children would bring some kind of relief to the fact that they now may be able to have children. One reason some may have a problem with IVF is single women wantin ...
... considering they are now living beings. Although, having the option to have this procedure done as an infertile couple who wants to have children would bring some kind of relief to the fact that they now may be able to have children. One reason some may have a problem with IVF is single women wantin ...
Policy Brief - WHO/Europe - World Health Organization
... any screening procedure should be available to all individuals invited to participate in any programme. In practice, however, this often involves nothing more than providing a leaflet and possibly offering a brief discussion with a health professional with the emphasis on achieving a positive respon ...
... any screening procedure should be available to all individuals invited to participate in any programme. In practice, however, this often involves nothing more than providing a leaflet and possibly offering a brief discussion with a health professional with the emphasis on achieving a positive respon ...
Syphilis - Government of Nova Scotia
... inoculation (i.e. needle stick injury) and solid organ transplantation have rarely been reported as routes of transmission. The majority of infants with congenital syphilis are infected in utero, but they can also be infected by contact with an active genital lesion at the time of delivery. Breastfe ...
... inoculation (i.e. needle stick injury) and solid organ transplantation have rarely been reported as routes of transmission. The majority of infants with congenital syphilis are infected in utero, but they can also be infected by contact with an active genital lesion at the time of delivery. Breastfe ...
Toxoplasmosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention in Congenitally Exposed Infants
... central nervous system calcifications that are characteristic of this disease. It is believed that these areas of calcified tissue are formed from an inadequate amount of dendritic cells removing necrotic tissue at the affected sites (Lago et al., 2007). The site of these calcified lesions varies to ...
... central nervous system calcifications that are characteristic of this disease. It is believed that these areas of calcified tissue are formed from an inadequate amount of dendritic cells removing necrotic tissue at the affected sites (Lago et al., 2007). The site of these calcified lesions varies to ...
Guideline: Percutaneous central venous catheters
... o There is an increased risk of catheter colonisation when the femoral site is used for central venous catheterisation; an upper body site should be used if possible.(9, 21) o For all three venous access sites, the right side of the patient is usually favoured because vessel anatomy allows direct ac ...
... o There is an increased risk of catheter colonisation when the femoral site is used for central venous catheterisation; an upper body site should be used if possible.(9, 21) o For all three venous access sites, the right side of the patient is usually favoured because vessel anatomy allows direct ac ...
Acupuncture and its use in the management of low back and pelvic
... exercises and hydrotherapy, if available. Heat can also be used for pain relief and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may also be used in the third trimester (ACPWH 2007b). The use of heat creams, anti-inflammatory gels, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and most other medications is l ...
... exercises and hydrotherapy, if available. Heat can also be used for pain relief and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may also be used in the third trimester (ACPWH 2007b). The use of heat creams, anti-inflammatory gels, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and most other medications is l ...
Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic
... these infections to their infants. In addition, HIV-infected women or HIV-infected family members coinfected with certain opportunistic pathogens might be more likely to transmit these infections horizontally to their children, resulting in increased likelihood of primary acquisition of such infecti ...
... these infections to their infants. In addition, HIV-infected women or HIV-infected family members coinfected with certain opportunistic pathogens might be more likely to transmit these infections horizontally to their children, resulting in increased likelihood of primary acquisition of such infecti ...
Asthma in Pregnant Women
... during pregnancy are unknown. The myriad pregnancy associated changes in the levels of sex hormones , cortisol and PG’s may contribute to change the asthma course during pregnancy. In addition exposure to fetal antigens leading to alterations in immune functions may predispose some pregnant asthmati ...
... during pregnancy are unknown. The myriad pregnancy associated changes in the levels of sex hormones , cortisol and PG’s may contribute to change the asthma course during pregnancy. In addition exposure to fetal antigens leading to alterations in immune functions may predispose some pregnant asthmati ...
Midwifery/Obstetrical Care - WHO/Europe
... mother’s pelvis and thus justify scheduled cesarean section in case of cephalic presentation. Consequently, these procedures have no value for routine antenatal care. Doppler ultrasound: Assessing the fetal heart pulsation appears to have little, if any effect on pregnancy outcome when used as a scr ...
... mother’s pelvis and thus justify scheduled cesarean section in case of cephalic presentation. Consequently, these procedures have no value for routine antenatal care. Doppler ultrasound: Assessing the fetal heart pulsation appears to have little, if any effect on pregnancy outcome when used as a scr ...
Challenges to Providing Partner Services
... and often do not trust the process and the assurance of confidentiality. Gay men were said to be especially hard to engage, often refusing interviews or refusing to discuss their partners. As mentioned by some of the managers, this is aggravated by the fact that doctors, case managers, and other pro ...
... and often do not trust the process and the assurance of confidentiality. Gay men were said to be especially hard to engage, often refusing interviews or refusing to discuss their partners. As mentioned by some of the managers, this is aggravated by the fact that doctors, case managers, and other pro ...
Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic
... these infections to their infants. In addition, HIV-infected women or HIV-infected family members coinfected with certain opportunistic pathogens might be more likely to transmit these infections horizontally to their children, resulting in increased likelihood of primary acquisition of such infecti ...
... these infections to their infants. In addition, HIV-infected women or HIV-infected family members coinfected with certain opportunistic pathogens might be more likely to transmit these infections horizontally to their children, resulting in increased likelihood of primary acquisition of such infecti ...
publication | managing-infection-risk-international
... The systems approach outlined above has been successfully adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Organizations which have already implemented systems for quality, environmental and / or occupational health and safety management, will find significant synergy between the ...
... The systems approach outlined above has been successfully adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Organizations which have already implemented systems for quality, environmental and / or occupational health and safety management, will find significant synergy between the ...
Acute renal failure in pregnancy - Department of Critical Care
... with ARF, those with less straightforward presentations can benefit from renal biopsy. One study found that in approximately 70% of ARF cases, management was altered by histology (18). In a nonpregnant population, the serious complication rate of renal biopsy is also reassuringly low at ⬍1% (19). In ...
... with ARF, those with less straightforward presentations can benefit from renal biopsy. One study found that in approximately 70% of ARF cases, management was altered by histology (18). In a nonpregnant population, the serious complication rate of renal biopsy is also reassuringly low at ⬍1% (19). In ...
Choosing a Birth Control Method - Association of Reproductive
... it is imperative that providers understand and are able to present patients with all available options.6 This concise reference guide for clinicians provides brief information about all contraceptive methods currently available in the United States. It is designed to help health care providers quick ...
... it is imperative that providers understand and are able to present patients with all available options.6 This concise reference guide for clinicians provides brief information about all contraceptive methods currently available in the United States. It is designed to help health care providers quick ...