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- Methods for assessing pre-induction cervical ripening
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2015
Induction of labour is the artificial initiation of labour in a pregnant woman after the age of fetal viability but without any objective evidence of active phase labour and with intact fetal membranes. The need for induction of labour may arise due to a
- Methods for blood loss estimation after vaginal birth
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Sep-2018
Almost 358,000 women die each year in childbirth, mainly in low-income countries. More than half of all maternal deaths occur within 24 hours of giving birth; severe bleeding in the postpartum period is the single most important cause. Depending on the ra
- Methods for informing people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease of their diagnosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Feb-2023
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), causes increasing physical impairment and disability. People with ALS/MND face huge physical challenges, and the diagnosis can be a source of great psychological distress for b
- Methods for managing miscarriage: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Jun-2021
Miscarriage, defined as the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks’ gestation, is common with approximately 25% of women experiencing a miscarriage in their lifetime. An estimated 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Miscarriage can lead to ser
- Methods for securing endotracheal tubes in newborn infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2014
Securing the endotracheal tube is a common procedure in the neonatal intensive care unit. Adequate fixation of the tube is essential to ensure effective ventilation of the infant whilst minimising potential complications secondary to the intervention. Met
- Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
The method of delivering a diagnosis of breast cancer to women has the potential to impact on their level of interpretation, patient recall and satisfaction.
- Methods of consumer involvement in developing healthcare policy and research, clinical practice guidelines and patient information material
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2013
The importance of consumer involvement in health care is widely recognised. Consumers can be involved in developing healthcare policy and research, clinical practice guidelines and patient information material, through consultations to elicit their views
- Methods of cystic duct occlusion during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2010
During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, it is necessary to occlude the cystic duct permanently. Traditionally, this has been performed through the application of non-absorbable metal clips. Use of absorbable materials to occlude the cystic duct has been sugg
- Methods of decreasing infection to improve outcomes after liver resections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2011
Infections cause both morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing liver resection. Various methods have been advocated to decrease the infectious complications after liver resection. We do not know if they are of any benefit to the patient or the healt
- Methods of delivering the placenta at caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Apr-2008
Worldwide, caesarean section is the most common major operation performed on women. Some of the reported short-term morbidities include haemorrhage, postoperative fever and endometritis. The method of delivering the placenta is one procedure that may cont
- Methods of intraperitoneal local anaesthetic instillation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Mar-2014
Intraperitoneal local anaesthetic instillation may decrease pain in people undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, the optimal method to administer the local anaesthetic is unknown.
- Methods of milk expression for lactating women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Sep-2016
Breastfeeding is important, however not all infants can feed at the breast and methods of expressing milk need evaluation.
- Methods of preventing bacterial sepsis and wound complications after liver transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Mar-2014
Bacterial sepsis and wound complications after liver transplantation increase mortality, morbidity, or hospital stay and are likely to increase overall transplant costs. All liver transplantation patients receive antibiotic prophylaxis. This is an update
- Methods of repair for obstetric anal sphincter injury
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2013
Anal sphincter injury during childbirth - obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) - are associated with significant maternal morbidity including perineal pain, dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) and anal incontinence, which can lead to psychologic
- Methods of term labour induction for women with a previous caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2017
Women with a prior caesarean delivery have an increased risk of uterine rupture and for women subsequently requiring induction of labour it is unclear which method is preferable to avoid adverse outcomes. This is an update of a review that was published i
- Methods of vascular occlusion for elective liver resections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jan-2009
Vascular occlusion is used to reduce blood loss during liver resection surgery. Various methods of vascular occlusion have been suggested.
- Methods of vascular occlusion for elective liver resections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2008
Vascular occlusion is used to reduce blood loss during liver resection surgery. There is considerable controversy regarding whether vascular occlusion should be used or not during elective liver resections. The method of vascular occlusion employed is als
- Methods to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements for liver transplantation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2011
Excessive blood loss and increased blood transfusion requirements may have significant impact on the short-term and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation.
- Methods to decrease blood loss during liver resection: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2016
Liver resection is a major surgery with significant mortality and morbidity. Specialists have tested various methods in attempts to limit blood loss, transfusion requirements, and morbidity during elective liver resection. These methods include different
- Methotrexate as a steroid sparing agent for asthma in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jul-1998
Sustained oral corticosteroid use can lead to complications, so there is interest in identifying agents that can reduce oral steroid use in people with asthma. Methotrexate has attracted attention as a possible steroid sparing agent in patients with chron
