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 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…
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 case report published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It describes a rare case of type III Von Willebrand disease in a woman of reproductive age. The case history, clinical presentation, and management of the patient are discussed. The document also provides information on the different types of…
This document is a guideline published by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) on the management of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. It provides recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of thrombocytopenia in pregnant women, including specific causes such as gestational thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)….
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 research article published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It describes a randomized controlled trial that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of rectal diclofenac sodium in relieving perineal pain after childbirth. The study found that women who received diclofenac sodium suppositories experienced significantly less pain within 24…
