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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 case report published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2006. It discusses a rare case of Niemann Pick disease as a cause of recurrent non-immune hydrops fetalis, leading to neonatal death. The report describes the case of a 28-year-old woman who had two consecutive pregnancies with fetal…

This document is a research paper that describes a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of three doses of oral misoprostol versus an intra-cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening in post-dated pregnancies. The study found that the oral misoprostol was more effective for cervical ripening and resulted in a higher rate of induction of…

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 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 paper published in the Galle Medical Journal. It discusses the issue of failed instrumental deliveries during childbirth and aims to identify the contributing factors and associated maternal and neonatal morbidity. The study was conducted in the Obstetric Department of St. Richard’s Hospital in the United Kingdom. The results show that…