This document is a review article titled “Use of oxytocin for induction of labour” written by D L W Dasanayake and M Goonewardene. It was published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in December 2020. The article discusses the role of oxytocin in labor induction, its effects on uterine contractions and the fetus, and the safety concerns associated with its use. It also provides recommendations for the use of oxytocin in induction of labor.
This document is a research article published in the Galle Medical Journal in September 2020. The article compares the maternal and fetal outcomes between adolescent and adult pregnancies. The study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka and included 100 adolescent mothers (aged 10-19 years) and 100 adult mothers (aged 20-35 years)…
This document discusses a case of familial gestational spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (FGSOHS) due to a mutation in FSH receptors. It describes the symptoms and management of the syndrome and provides references for further reading.
This document is a research article published in the Galle Medical Journal. The article compares two different techniques for closing the skin after a caesarean section: interrupted suturing and subcuticular suturing. The study aims to determine which technique leads to better wound outcomes and patient satisfaction. The researchers conducted a prospective comparison in 400 women…
This document is a research study that aims to determine the rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection who undergo surgery. The study collected data from multiple hospitals and analyzed various factors such as patient characteristics, surgical variables, and SARS-CoV-2 status to assess the association between infection and VTE. The document also…
The document is a research article that investigates the association between maternal intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and hypertension in pregnancy. It includes a study conducted on pregnant women undergoing caesarean delivery to measure antepartum and postpartum IAP levels and their association with hypertension in pregnancy. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between IAP…
This document is a research article that discusses the concept of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP and CR) among antenatal mothers. The study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and practices on BP and CR among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Sri Lanka. The article presents the findings of the study,…
