This document is a research note published in BMC Research Notes in 2020. The study focuses on the implementation of the postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) in Sri Lanka. The authors aim to study the institutionalization of PPIUD services at a specific hospital and examine the feasibility, challenges, and barriers of implementation. The study analyzes data…
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 is a summary of a study conducted by the COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative on the timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aimed to determine the optimal duration of delay before surgery in patients who have had a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study found that patients who underwent surgery within 0-6…
This document is a review article that discusses the importance of postnatal care for women and their newborn babies. It highlights the need for comprehensive postnatal care immediately after delivery and until the woman is discharged from the hospital. The article covers various aspects of postnatal care, including pain management, perineal care, bladder care, care…
This document is a letter to the editor published in the European Journal of Midwifery. It discusses the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Labor Care Guide (LCG) as a novel tool for monitoring mother and baby during labor. The letter highlights the potential benefits of the LCG, such as promoting a positive birth experience and monitoring…
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…
This document is a research study that explores the potential benefits of vaccinating patients before elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study uses modeling to estimate the number of vaccinations needed to prevent one COVID-19-related death in surgical patients compared to the general population. The findings suggest that prioritizing preoperative vaccination for surgical patients,…
This document is a guideline issued by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) on postnatal care during a hospital stay. It provides recommendations and best practices for healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for postnatal mothers and newborns. The guideline covers various aspects of postnatal care, including monitoring vital parameters, pain management,…
This document is a research article that presents the findings of a study on the effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included over 96,000 patients from 114 countries and found that pre-operative isolation was associated with a small but clinically important increased risk of…
This document is about supplements and dietary advice for pregnant women. It emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy for optimal fetal growth and development. The document discusses the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and the need for iron and calcium supplementation. It also highlights the benefits of folic acid supplementation in reducing the…
