Abbreviated Curriculum vitae : Allan Chang

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Abbreviated Curriculum vitae : Allan Chang"

Transcription

1 Abbreviated Curriculum vitae : Allan Chang This is an abbreviated cv of Allan Chang, who wrote the programs in StatsToDo. Position held included those related to statistical expertise or interest. Publications include those where the main role was research planning, or data analysis and interpretation. Qualifications MB.BS. Sydney University, Sydney, 1964 Ph.D. Monash University, Melbourne, 1976 MRCOG London, 1970 FRANZCOG Brisbane, 1978 FRCOG London, 1984 FAMHK Hong Kong 1993 Positions Held Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Queensland University, Professor (O&G), Chinese University of Hong Kong, Convenor, Centre for Clinical Trial and Epidemiological Research, Chairman, Faculty Computer Advisory Committee, Member, Medical Sub-Committee, University Grant Committee, Assessor, Research Grant Council, Hospital Chief Executive, Prince of Wales Hospital, Cluster Chief Executive, North East New Territories, Journals o Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Current O&G, 1990 o Member, Editorial Committee, Chinese Journal of Practical Gynaecology and Obstetrics, o Member, Editorial Committee, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, o Member, Editorial Committee, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Director, Research Support Centre, Mater Health Services, South Brisbane, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, since 2008 Publications Renou P, Chang AMZ, Anderson I and Wood C. Controlled trial of fetal intensive care. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1976; 126:

2 Chang AMZ, Larkin P, Esler EJ, Condie R and Morrison J. The obstetric performance of the grand multipara. Med J Australia 1977; 1: Chang AMZ, Abell D, Beischer N and Wood C. Trial of intravenous therapy in women with low urinary estriol excretion. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1977; 127: Anderson I, Chang AMZ, Renou P and Wood C. The reduction of the intrapartum still birth rate at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital. Med J Australia 1977; 1: Chang AMZ, Esler EJ and Morrison J. A comparison of the accuracies of clinical and radiological assessment of gestational age. Med J Australia 1977; 2: Leach G, Chang AMZ and Morrison J. A controlled trial of puncture sites for amniocentesis. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1978; 85: Khoo SK, Chang AMZ and Mackay EV. A comparison of maternal serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein in normal and pre-eclamptic pregnancies. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1978; 85: Chang AMZ, Rosevear W, Mylonas K, Keeping D and Morrison J. A survey of women with unplanned exnuptial pregnancies in Brisbane. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1979; 19: Keeping JD, Chang AMZ, Morrison J and Esler EJ. Birth weight: analysis of variance and the linear additive model. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1979; 86: Chang AMZ, Morrison J and Biggs JS. Control chart for urinary oestriol excretion during pregnancy. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1979; 19: Chang AMZ, Keeping JD, Morrison J and Esler EJ. A comparison of obstetric morbidity and management between clinic and private patients. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1979; 19: Chang AMZ, Keeping JD, Morrison J and Esler EJ. Perinatal death: audit and classification. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1979; 19: Keeping JD, Chang AMZ, Morrison J and Esler EJ. Poor antenatal attendance and obstetric performance. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1980; 20: Khoo SK, Hacker N and Chang AMZ. An incremental-dose combined oestrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive: effects on body weight, blood pressure, and biochemical parameters. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1980; 20: Tudehope DI and Chang AMZ. Non-invasive method of measuring bilirubin levels in newborn infants. Med J Australia 1982; 1: Chang AMZ, Chick P and Milburn S. Mood changes as reported by women taking the oral contraceptive pill. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1982; 22: O'Brien MJ, Chang AMZ and Esler EJ. Antenatal care, obstetric and neonatal outcome of teenage pregnancies. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 1982; 8(2):

3 Tudehope DI and Chang AMZ. Multiple site readings from a transcutaneous bilirubinometer. Aust Paediatr J 1982; 18(2): Chenoweth JN, Esler EJ, Chang AMZ, Keeping JD and Morrison J. Understanding preterm labour: the use of Path Analysis. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1983; 23: Wong F, Wong KS and Chang AMZ. Epidemiology of meconium staining of amniotic fluid in Hong Kong. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1985; 25: Wong F, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. An evaluation of three ultrasound equations for fetal weight prediction. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1985; 25: Arumanayagam M, Wong F, Chang AMZ and Swaminathan R. Zinc concentration in umbilical cord tissue and cord plasma in appropriate-for-gestational-age babies. Eur J Obstet Gyn R B 1986; 23: Leung A, Kwok P and Chang AMZ. Association between prostaglandin E2 and placental abruption. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1987; 94: Rogers MS, Chang AMZ and French GL. Intestinal parasitism: a survey of patients attending an antenatal clinic in the new territories of Hong Kong. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 1987; 13(4): Rogers MS, Wong FW and Chang AMZ. Determinants of birth-weight in the new territories of Hong Kong. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1987; 27: Loong R, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. A controlled trial on wound drainage in caesarean section. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1988; 28: Arumanayagam M, Robertshaw M, Chang AMZ and Swaminathan R. The contributions of age and surface area and protein intake to the variation in glomerular filtration rate in healthy subjects. Med Sci Res 1988; 16: 273 Leung A, Loong EPL, Chan RC, Murray HG and Chang AMZ. Prevalence of cytomegalovirus cervical excretion in pregnant women in Hong Kong. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 1989; 15(1): Wong F, Arumanayagam M, Swaminathan R and Chang AMZ. Serum C-reactive protein levels in patients with cervical neoplasia. Gynecol Obstet Inves 1989; 27: Chan AC, Leung A, Chin R and Chang AMZ. Single dose prophylactic antibiotics in caesarean sections. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1989; 29: Wong YF, Mao K, Panesar NS, Loong EPL, Chang AMZ and Mi ZJ. Salivary estradiol and progesterone during the normal ovulatory menstrual cycle in Chinese women. Eur J Obstet Gyn R B 1990; 34: Wong YF, Loong EPL, Mao K, Tam PP, Panesar NS, Neale E and Chang AMZ. Salivary oestradiol and progesterone after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer using different luteal support regimens. Reprod Fert Develop 1990; 2:

4 Tan TC, Chang AMZ and Rogers MS. Birth-weight of newborns to Chinese women subsequent to a previous abortion. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1990; 30: Gardosi J, Chang AMZ, Kalyan B, Sahota DS and Symonds EM. Customised antenatal growth charts. Lancet 1992; 339: Chung TKH, Rogers MS, Gordon H and Chang AMZ. Prelabour rupture of the membranes at term and unfavourable cervix; a randomized placebo-controlled trial on early intervention with intravaginal prostaglandin E2 gel. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1992; 32: Rogers MS, Chung TKH and Chang AMZ. Ultrasound fetal weight estimation: precision or guesswork?. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1993; 33: Wong VW and Chang AMZ. Neural-tube defect and folic acid status in Hong Kong Chinese. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1993; 100: 1065 Wong YF, Wong F, Fung H, Tam OS, Wang W, Cheung TH and Chang AMZ. Preoperative combination assay of serum CA125 and lipid-associated sialic acid in women with ovarian tumour. Med Sci Res 1993; 21: Mohajer MP, Sahota DS, Reed NN, Chang AMZ, Symonds EM and James DK. Cumulative changes in the fetal electrocardiogram and biochemical indices of fetal hypoxia. Eur J Obstet Gyn R B 1994; 55: Chung TKH, Haines CJ, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. The influence of obstetric workload on cesarean section rate. Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 1994; 20(3): Stock AI, Wong WM, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. Prediction of caesarean section from ultrasound and clinical assessment of fetal size. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1994; 34: Chang AMZ, Sahota DS, Reed NN, James DK and Mohajer MP. Computerised fetal heart rate analysis in labour--effect of sampling rate. Eur J Obstet Gyn R B 1995; 59: Yuen PM, Chan NS, Yim SF and Chang AMZ. A randomised double blind comparison of Syntometrine and Syntocinon in the management of the third stage of labour. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1995; 102: Chung TKH, Mohajer MP, Yang ZJ, Chang AMZ and Sahota DS. The prediction of fetal acidosis at birth by computerised analysis of intrapartum cardiotocography. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1995; 102(6): Gardosi J, Mongelli JM, Wilcox M and Chang AMZ. An adjustable fetal weight standard. Ultrasound Obst Gyn 1995; 6: Chung TKH, Rogers MS, Baldwin S, Chang AMZ and Nicholls MG. Second and early third trimester atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) levels in pregnancies subsequently complicated by hypertension. J Obstet Gynaecol 1995; 21(5): Wang VW, Pang CC, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. Lipid peroxidation in cord blood at birth. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996; 174: 62-65

5 Wijngaarden WJ, Sahota DS, James DK, Farrell T, Mires GJ, Wilcox M and Chang AMZ. Improved intrapartum surveillance with PR interval analysis of the fetal electrocardiogram: a randomized trial showing a reduction in fetal blood sampling. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996; 174: Haines CJ, Chung TKH, Chang AMZ, Masarei J, Tomlinson B and Wong E. Effect of oral estradiol on Lp(a) and other lipoproteins in postmenopausal women. A randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, crossover study. Arch Intern Med 1996; 156: Lau TK, Chung TKH, Haines CJ and Chang AMZ. Fetal sex as a risk factor for fetal distress leading to abdominal delivery. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1996; 36: Yuen PM, Pang YY, Chung TKH and Chang AMZ. Cervical ripening before induction of labour in patients with an unfavourable cervix: a comparative randomized study of the atad ripener device, prostaglandin E 2 vaginal pessary, and prostaglandin E 2 intracervical gel. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 1996; 36(3): Chung TKH, Yip SK, Lam P, Chang AMZ and Haines CJ. A randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, crossover study on the effect of oral oestradiol on acute menopausal symptoms. Maturitas 1996; 25: Wilcox MA, Chang AMZ and Johnson IR. The effects of parity on birthweight using successive pregnancies. Acta Obstet Gyn Scan 1996; 75: Mongelli JM, Chang AMZ and Sahota DS. The development of a hybrid expert system for the interpretation of fetal acid-base status. International Journal of Medical Informatics 1997; 44(2): Hin LY, Lau TK, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. Antepartum and intrapartum prediction of cesarean need: risk scoring in singleton pregnancies. Obstet Gynecol 1997; 90(5): Wilcox MA, Wang VW, Sahota DS, Dawkins RR, Chung TKH and Chang AMZ. The effect of different sampling intervals on the measurement of intrapartum fetal heart rate variability. Obstet Gynecol 1997; 89(4): Yuen PM, Yu KM, Yip SK, Lau WC, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. A randomized prospective study of laparoscopy and laparotomy in the management of benign ovarian masses. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997; 177(1): Rogers MS, Wang VW, Mongelli JM, Pang CP, Duley JA and Chang AMZ. Lipid peroxidation in cord blood at birth a marker of fetal hypoxia during labour. Gynecol Obstet Inves 1997; 44: Mongelli JM, Chung TKH, Chang AMZ, Sahota DS and Dawkins RR. Computerised estimation of the baseline fetal heart rate in labour; the low frequency line. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1997; 104: Mongelli JM, Chung TKH and Chang AMZ. Obstetric intervention and benefit in conditions of very low prevalence. Brit J Obstet Gynaec 1997; 104(7): Haines CJ, Cheung LP, Lam CWK and Chang AMZ. Changes in atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins during natural and hyperstimulated cycles in healthy women. Fertil Steril 1997; 68:

6 Brieger GM, Hin LY, Haines CJ, Sahota DS and Chang AMZ. A predictive model for the onset of spontaneous labor. Acta Obstet Gyn Scan 1997; 77: Chung TKH, Cheung LP, Sahota DS, Haines CJ and Chang AMZ. Spontaneous abortion: short-term complications following either conservative or surgical management. Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn Feb 1998; 38(1): Yuen PM, Mak TWL, Yim SF, Ngan Kee WD, Lam CWK, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. Metabolic and inflammatory responses after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1998; 179(1): 1-5 Chung TKH, Cheung LP, Sahota DS, Haines CJ and Chang AMZ. Evaluation of the accuracy of transvaginal sonography for assessment of retained products of conception after spontaneous abortion. Gynecol Obstet Inves 1998; 45: Leung TN, Lau TK, Roach VJ, Wilson D, Rogers MS and Chang AMZ. Obstetric outcome of immigrants from mainland China in Hong Kong. Int J Gynecol Obstet 1998; 62: Yim SF, Lau TK, Sahota DS, Chung TKH, Chang AMZ and Haines CJ. Prospective Randomized Study of the Effect of "Add-Back" Hormone Replacement on Vascular Function during Treatment with Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists. Circulation 1998; 98: Chung TKH, Lee DTS, Cheung LP, Haines CJ and Chang AMZ. Spontaneous abortion: a randomized, controlled trial comparing surgical evacuation with conservative management using misoprostol. Fertil Steril 1999; 71(6): Lo DYM, Lau TK, Zhang J, Leung TN, Chang AMZ, Hjelm NM, Elmes RS and Bianchi DW. Increased Fetal DNA Concentrations in the plasma of Pregnant Women Carrying Fetuses with Trisomy 21. Clin Chem 1999; 45(10): Haines CJ, James AE, Panesar NS, Ngai TJ, Sahota DS, Jones RL and Chang AMZ. The effect of percutaneous oestradiol on atheroma formation in ovariectomized cholesterol-fed rabbits. Atherosclerosis Apr 1999; 143(2): Leung TN, Chung TKH, Madsen G, McLean M, Chang AMZ and Smith R. Elevated mid-trimester maternal corticotrophin-releasing homone levels in pregnancies that delivered before 34 weeks. Brit J Obstet Gynaec Oct 1999; 106: Strachan BK, Wijngaarden WJ Van, Sahota DS, Chang AMZ and James DK. Cardiotocography only versus cardiotocography plus PR-interval analysis in intrapartum surveillance. The Lancet Feb 2000; 355(9202): Strachan BK, Sahota DS, van Wijngaarden WJ, James DK and Chang AMZ. The fetal electrocardiogram: Relationship with acidemia at delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol Mar 2000; 182(3): Pang MW, Leung TN, Sahota DS, Lau TK and Chang AMZ. Development of a customised birthweight standard for ethnic Chinese subjects. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynae Jun 2000; 40(2): Strachan BK, Sahota DS, Wijngaarden WJV, James DK and AMZ Chang. Computerised analysis of the fetal heart rate and relation to acidaemia at delivery. Brit J Obstet Gynaec Aug 2001; 108(8): 1-5

7 Duncan KR, Sahota DS, Gowland PA, Moore R, Chang AMZ, Baker PN, Johnson IR. Multilevel modeling of fetal and placental growth using echo-planar magnetic resonance imaging.j Soc Gynecol Investig 2001;8(5): Rogers MS, Murray HGS, Wang CC, Pennell CE, Turner A, Ping Y, Pang CCP, Chang AMZ. Oxidative stress in the fetal lamb brain following intermittent umbilical cord occlusion: a path analysis.brit J Obstet Gynaec 2001;108(12): Yip SK, Sahota DS, Chang AMZ, Chung TKH. Four-year follow-up of women who were diagnosed to have postpartum urinary retention. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002;187(3): Pang MW, Leung TN, Sahota DS, Lau TK, Chang AMZ. Customizing fetal biometric charts. Ultrasound Obst Gyn 2003;22(3): Yip SK, Sahota DS, Chang AMZ. Determining the Reliability of Ultrasound Measurements and the Validity of the Formulae for Ultrasound Estimation of Postvoid Residual Bladder Volume in Postpartum Women. Neurourol Urodynam 2003;22(3): Yip SK, Sahota DS, Chang AMZ, Chung TKH. Effect of one interval vaginal delivery on the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence: A prospective cohort study. Neurourol Urodynam 2003;22(6): Yip SK, Sahota DS, Chang AMZ. Probability Model for Ultrasound Estimation of Bladder Volume in the Diagnosis of Female Urinary Retention. Gynecol Obstet Inves 2003;55(4): Yip SK, Sahota DS, Pang MW, Chang AMZ. Screening Test Model Using Duration of Labor for the Detection of Postpartum Urinary Retention. Neurourol Urodynam 2005;24(3): Rogers MS, Chang AMZ, Todd S. Using group-sequential analysis to achieve the optimal sample size. BJOG-Int J Obstet Gy 2005;112(5): Callaway LK, Chang AMZ, McIntyre HD, Prins JB. The prevalence and impact of overweight and obesity in an Australian obstetric population. Med J Aust 2006; 184 (2): Pain S, Chang AMZ, Flenady V, Chan FY. Customised birthweight: Coefficients for an Australian population and validation of the model. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynae Volume 46, Issue 5, October 2006, Pages: Janssens S, Wallace KL, Chang AMZ. Prepartum and intrapartum caesarean section rates at Mater Mothers Hospital Brisbane Aust NZ J Obstet Gynae Volume 48, Issue 6, December 2008, Pages: Gibbons K, Chang A, Flenady V, Mahomed K, Gardener G, Gray PH. Validation and refinement of an Australian customised birthweight model using routinely collected data. Aust NZ J Obstet Gynae Volume 50, Issue 6, December 2010, Pages: , Gibbons,KS, Chang AMZ, Flenady,VJ, Mahomed,K, Gray PH, Gardener GJ, Rossouw R (2013) A Test of Agreement of Customised Birthweight Models. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 27, Gibbons K, Chang A, Flenady V, Mahomed K, Gardener G, Gray P, Beckmann M, Rossouw D Customised birthweight models: Do they increase identification of at-risk infants? Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health (2013) p. 1-8

Evaluation of cardiotocographic and cord blood changes in induced labor with dinoprostone and misoprostol

Evaluation of cardiotocographic and cord blood changes in induced labor with dinoprostone and misoprostol International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology Pandey K et al. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Mar;3(1):199-203 www.ijrcog.org pissn 2320-1770 eissn 2320-1789

More information

Differentiation between normal and abnormal fetal growth

Differentiation between normal and abnormal fetal growth Differentiation between normal and abnormal fetal growth JASON GARDOSI MD FRCSE FRCOG Director, West Midlands Perinatal Institute, St Chad s Court, 213 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 9RG, U.K. Tel +44 (0)121

More information

A. Evidence for an individually adjustable standard to assess birth weight:

A. Evidence for an individually adjustable standard to assess birth weight: Customised antenatal growth charts are designed to facilitate better supervision of fetal growth. The chart is printed out in early pregnancy, after confirmation of pregnancy dates, and allows serial plotting

More information

A8b. Resuscitation of a Term Infant with Meconium Staining. Session Summary. Session Objectives. References

A8b. Resuscitation of a Term Infant with Meconium Staining. Session Summary. Session Objectives. References A8b Resuscitation of a Term Infant with Meconium Staining Karen Wright, PhD, NNP-BC Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program Dept. of Women, Children, and Family Nursing,

More information

SAMPLE. UK Obstetric Surveillance System. Management of Pregnancy following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery.

SAMPLE. UK Obstetric Surveillance System. Management of Pregnancy following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery. ID Number: UK Obstetric Surveillance System Management of Pregnancy following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery Case Definition: Study 04/11 Data Collection Form - Please report any woman delivering

More information

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FACTSHEET

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FACTSHEET AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FACTSHEET What is Stillbirth? In Australia and New Zealand, stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during birth, from the 20 th week of pregnancy onwards, or 400 grams birthweight.

More information

ST Segment Analysis (STAN) as an Adjunct to Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Part II: Clinical Studies and Future Directions

ST Segment Analysis (STAN) as an Adjunct to Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Part II: Clinical Studies and Future Directions ST Segment Analysis (STAN) as an Adjunct to Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Part II: Clinical Studies and Future Directions Michael A. Belfort, MBBCH, MD, PhD*, George R. Saade, MD KEYWORDS ST segment analysis

More information

Measurement of fetal scalp lactate to determine fetal well being in labour

Measurement of fetal scalp lactate to determine fetal well being in labour Measurement of fetal scalp lactate to determine fetal well being in labour Clinical question Among women at term in labour is the measurement of fetal scalp lactate superior to fetal scalp ph in predicting

More information

Prenatal screening and diagnostic tests

Prenatal screening and diagnostic tests Prenatal screening and diagnostic tests Contents Introduction 3 First trimester routine tests in the mother 3 Testing for health conditions in the baby 4 Why would you have a prenatal test? 6 What are

More information

Maj Alison Baum. R3, Nellis FMR

Maj Alison Baum. R3, Nellis FMR Maj Alison Baum R3, Nellis FMR What are some of your thoughts about birth plans? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh62v0c xf04 Labor: Pain management wishes Doulas Episiotomy Intermittent fetal monitoring

More information

Cord Blood Erythropoietin and Markers of Fetal Hypoxia

Cord Blood Erythropoietin and Markers of Fetal Hypoxia July 21, 2011 By NeedsFixing [1] To investigating the relationship between cord blood erythropoietin and clinical markers of fetal hypoxia. Abstract Objective: To investigating the relationship between

More information

Rural Health Advisory Committee s Rural Obstetric Services Work Group

Rural Health Advisory Committee s Rural Obstetric Services Work Group Rural Health Advisory Committee s Rural Obstetric Services Work Group March 15 th webinar topic: Rural Obstetric Patient and Community Issues Audio: 888-742-5095, conference code 6054760826 Rural Obstetric

More information

Prenatal Factors Influencing the Interpretation of Cord Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels

Prenatal Factors Influencing the Interpretation of Cord Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels Original Article DOI: 1.17354/ijss/15/115 Prenatal Factors Influencing the Interpretation of Cord Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels Divya Durga 1, Sudha Rudrappa 2, Rajendra Kumar 3, SN Manjunath

More information

How To Compare Pregnancy Complications With Pregnancy And Labor

How To Compare Pregnancy Complications With Pregnancy And Labor Correlation between Intrapartum Cardiotocogram Findings and Cord Blood ph in Term and Preterm Labours Sarah SC CHAN MBBS, MRCOG William WK TO MBBS, MPhil, FRCOG, FHKAM (O&G) Department of Obstetrics and

More information

THE LABOUR ADMISSION CTG An assessment of the test s predictive values, reliability and effect How the test is perceived by practicing midwives

THE LABOUR ADMISSION CTG An assessment of the test s predictive values, reliability and effect How the test is perceived by practicing midwives THE LABOUR ADMISSION CTG An assessment of the test s predictive values, reliability and effect How the test is perceived by practicing midwives Ellen Blix Doctoral thesis at the Nordic School of Public

More information

Registered Midwife Clinical Privileges REAPPOINTMENT 2015-2016 Effective from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

Registered Midwife Clinical Privileges REAPPOINTMENT 2015-2016 Effective from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Name: Initial privileges (initial appointment) Renewal of privileges (reappointment) All new applicants must meet the following requirements as approved by the governing body, effective: 04/Jun/2013. Applicant:

More information

Effects of Pregnancy & Delivery on Pelvic Floor

Effects of Pregnancy & Delivery on Pelvic Floor Effects of Pregnancy & Delivery on Pelvic Floor 吳 銘 斌 M.D., Ph.D. 財 團 法 人 奇 美 醫 院 婦 產 部 婦 女 泌 尿 暨 骨 盆 醫 學 科 ; 台 北 醫 學 大 學 醫 學 院 婦 產 學 科 ; 古 都 府 城 台 南 Introduction Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) include

More information

K Raja/N Varol FPA 2013. FPA Sydney August 31 2013

K Raja/N Varol FPA 2013. FPA Sydney August 31 2013 FPA Sydney August 31 2013 Ms wilson 32 year old woman Presents with worsening, heavy menstrual and intermenstrual bleeding and pain for 6 months. Ms Wilson What is the differential diagnosis What are the

More information

Reduced Ovarian Reserve Is there any hope for a bad egg?

Reduced Ovarian Reserve Is there any hope for a bad egg? Reduced Ovarian Reserve Is there any hope for a bad egg? Dr. Phil Boyle Galway Clinic, 19 th March 2014 For more information on Low AMH see www.napro.ie Anti Mullerian Hormone AMH levels are commonly measured

More information

OET: Listening Part A: Influenza

OET: Listening Part A: Influenza Listening Test Part B Time allowed: 23 minutes In this part, you will hear a talk on critical illnesses due to A/H1N1 influenza in pregnant and postpartum women, given by a medical researcher. You will

More information

Keywords: Efficacy, Misoprostol Vaginal Administration, Pregnancy

Keywords: Efficacy, Misoprostol Vaginal Administration, Pregnancy A COMPARISON OF EFFICACY AND SIDE-EFFECTS OF TWO METHODS OF VAGINAL MISOPROSTOL ADMINISTRATION IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY TERMINATION FOR PATIENTS OF BANDARABAS HOSPITAL LOCATED IN IRAN *Azadeaskari,

More information

Neural Tube Defects - NTDs

Neural Tube Defects - NTDs Neural Tube Defects - NTDs Introduction Neural tube defects are also known as NTDs. They happen when the spine and brain do not fully develop while the fetus is forming in the uterus. Worldwide, there

More information

CONFIDENT CODING FOR OB/GYN CONFIDENT CODING FOR OB/GYN

CONFIDENT CODING FOR OB/GYN CONFIDENT CODING FOR OB/GYN Arlene J. Smith, CPC AAPC National Advisory Board 2007-2009 1 So when exactly does the global period start? Unraveling the confusion in antepartum care coding Correct coding for multiple gestations! Vaginal

More information

Cerebral Palsy An Expensive Enigma

Cerebral Palsy An Expensive Enigma Cerebral Palsy An Expensive Enigma Rhona Mahony National Maternity Hospital A group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation that are not attributed

More information

SWISS SOCIETY OF NEONATOLOGY. Umbilical cord complications in two subsequent pregnancies

SWISS SOCIETY OF NEONATOLOGY. Umbilical cord complications in two subsequent pregnancies SWISS SOCIETY OF NEONATOLOGY Umbilical cord complications in two subsequent pregnancies June 2006 2 Hetzel PG, Godi E, Bührer C, Department of Neonatology (HPG, BC), University Children s Hospital, Basel,

More information

Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study Article ID: WMC00694 ISSN 2046-1690 Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study Author(s):Dr. Qemer Khoshnow, Dr. Max Mongelli Corresponding Author: Dr.

More information

Obstetric Guideline 6B ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING IN LABOUR, SCALP SAMPLING, & CORD BLOOD GASES

Obstetric Guideline 6B ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING IN LABOUR, SCALP SAMPLING, & CORD BLOOD GASES British Columbia Reproductive Care Program Obstetric Guideline 6B ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING IN LABOUR, SCALP SAMPLING, & CORD BLOOD GASES 1. PREAMBLE Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials 1,2 indicate

More information

Clinical Studies Abstract Booklet

Clinical Studies Abstract Booklet Clinical Studies Abstract Booklet The Harmony Prenatal Test is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that assesses the risk of trisomies by analyzing cell-free DNA (cfdna) in maternal blood. Since January

More information

Facing a Hysterectomy? If you ve been diagnosed with early stage gynecologic cancer, learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery

Facing a Hysterectomy? If you ve been diagnosed with early stage gynecologic cancer, learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery Facing a Hysterectomy? If you ve been diagnosed with early stage gynecologic cancer, learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery The Condition: Early Stage Gynecologic Cancer A variety of gynecologic

More information

Assessment of Fetal Growth

Assessment of Fetal Growth Assessment of Fetal Growth Unit / Trust: 1. INTRODUCTION The aim of this guideline template is to outline the methods used to assess fetal growth and the referral pathways utilising customised antenatal

More information

Home Health Agencies. Ante & Postpartum Members

Home Health Agencies. Ante & Postpartum Members FIRST PRIORITY HEALTH /FIRST PRIORITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BLUE CROSS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CREDENTIALING CRITERIA FOR OBSTETRIC NURSES IN HOME CARE ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE GUIDELINE PROVIDER

More information

Clinical Policy Title: Home uterine activity monitoring

Clinical Policy Title: Home uterine activity monitoring Clinical Policy Title: Home uterine activity monitoring Clinical Policy Number: 12.01.01 Effective Date: August 19, 2015 Initial Review Date: July 17, 2013 Most Recent Review Date: July 15, 2015 Next Review

More information

Assessment and management of miscarriage

Assessment and management of miscarriage Assessment and management of miscarriage Dawn Miller is a Senior Lecturer in Women s Health at the Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago. She is also a doctor at Family Planning, Dunedin, and

More information

Epidemiology, trends in use of Cesarean section

Epidemiology, trends in use of Cesarean section February, 2010 Source Michelangelo Epidemiology, trends in use of Cesarean section Siri Vangen National Resource Centre for Women s Health, Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Oslo University Hospital

More information

SAMPLE. UK Obstetric Surveillance System. Management of Pregnancy following Gastric Bypass Surgery Study 02/14. Data Collection Form - CASE

SAMPLE. UK Obstetric Surveillance System. Management of Pregnancy following Gastric Bypass Surgery Study 02/14. Data Collection Form - CASE ID Number: Case Definition: UK Obstetric Surveillance System Management of Pregnancy following Gastric Bypass Surgery Study 02/14 Data Collection Form - Please report any woman delivering on or after 1st

More information

Umbilical Arterial Blood Gas and Perinatal Outcome in the Second Twin according to the Planned Mode of Delivery

Umbilical Arterial Blood Gas and Perinatal Outcome in the Second Twin according to the Planned Mode of Delivery 643 Ivyspring International Publisher Research Paper International Journal of Medical Sciences 2011; 8(8):643-648 Umbilical Arterial Blood Gas and Perinatal Outcome in the Second Twin according to the

More information

OBGYN Orientation & Billing Guide 9/22/2014

OBGYN Orientation & Billing Guide 9/22/2014 OBGYN Orientation & Billing Guide 2014 Welcome to Magnolia Health! We thank you for being part of or considering Magnolia s network of participating providers, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.

More information

Introduction Ovarian cysts are a very common female condition. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on an ovary in the female reproductive system.

Introduction Ovarian cysts are a very common female condition. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on an ovary in the female reproductive system. Ovarian Cysts Introduction Ovarian cysts are a very common female condition. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on an ovary in the female reproductive system. Most women have ovarian cysts sometime

More information

Oregon Birth Outcomes, by Planned Birth Place and Attendant Pursuant to: HB 2380 (2011)

Oregon Birth Outcomes, by Planned Birth Place and Attendant Pursuant to: HB 2380 (2011) Oregon Birth Outcomes, by Birth Place and Attendant Pursuant to: HB 2380 (2011) In 2011, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2380, which required the Oregon Public Health Division to add two questions

More information

Prediction of Pregnancy Outcome Using HCG, CA125 and Progesterone in Cases of Habitual Abortions

Prediction of Pregnancy Outcome Using HCG, CA125 and Progesterone in Cases of Habitual Abortions Prediction of Pregnancy Outcome Using HCG, CA125 and Progesterone in * (MBChB, FICMS, CABOG) **Sawsan Talib Salman (MBChB, FICMS, CABOG) ***Huda Khaleel Ibrahim (MBChB) Abstract Background: - Although

More information

Management fertility sparing degli endometriomi Errico Zupi

Management fertility sparing degli endometriomi Errico Zupi Management fertility sparing degli endometriomi Errico Zupi Università Tor Vergata Roma Management of endometrioma Pain Infertility Surgical treatment Medical treatment Infertility clinic Both medical

More information

Red Flags that should not be ignored

Red Flags that should not be ignored Pregnancy that should not be ignored If a pregnant woman tells you she is experiencing any of the following symptoms during pregnancy, assist her to contact her emergency care professional right away.

More information

WOMENCARE A Healthy Woman is a Powerful Woman (407) 898-1500. Endometriosis

WOMENCARE A Healthy Woman is a Powerful Woman (407) 898-1500. Endometriosis Endometriosis WOMENCARE A Healthy Woman is a Powerful Woman (407) 898-1500 The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium. Sometimes, endometrial tissue grows elsewhere in the body. When this happens

More information

The sensitive marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Estimation of GFR from Serum Cystatin C:

The sensitive marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Estimation of GFR from Serum Cystatin C: The sensitive marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Estimation of GFR from Serum Cystatin C: The good correlation allows close estimation of GFR Cystatin C GFR GFR in serum estimated* measured* n

More information

Placenta Accreta: Clinical Risk Factors, Accuracy of Antenatal Diagnosis and Effect on Pregnancy Outcome

Placenta Accreta: Clinical Risk Factors, Accuracy of Antenatal Diagnosis and Effect on Pregnancy Outcome ORIGINAL ARTICLE Placenta Accreta: Clinical Risk Factors, Accuracy of Antenatal Diagnosis and Effect on Pregnancy Outcome S Sofiah, MMed*, Late Y C Fung, FRCOG** *Department of O & G, Medical Faculty,

More information

Innovative use of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Rural Hawaii

Innovative use of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Rural Hawaii Innovative use of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Rural Hawaii Petri Pate Pieron, MSN, MPH, APRN Rx, CPNP, NNP Presentation was supported by NIH 1 R25 RR019321 Clinical Research Education and Career Development

More information

4/15/2013. Maribeth Inturrisi RN MS CNS CDE Perinatal Diabetes Educator mbturris@comcast.net

4/15/2013. Maribeth Inturrisi RN MS CNS CDE Perinatal Diabetes Educator mbturris@comcast.net Maribeth Inturrisi RN MS CNS CDE Perinatal Diabetes Educator mbturris@comcast.net List the potential complications associated with diabetes during labor. Identify the 2 most important interventions essential

More information

Maternity Care Primary C-Section Rate Specifications 2014 (07/01/2013 to 06/30/2014 Dates of Service)

Maternity Care Primary C-Section Rate Specifications 2014 (07/01/2013 to 06/30/2014 Dates of Service) Summary of Changes Denominator Changes: Two additions were made to the denominator criteria. The denominator was changed to include patients who had: a vertex position delivery AND a term pregnancy of

More information

ESCMID Online Lecture Library. by author

ESCMID Online Lecture Library. by author Do statins improve outcomes of patients with sepsis and pneumonia? Jordi Carratalà Department of Infectious Diseases Statins for sepsis & community-acquired pneumonia Sepsis and CAP are major healthcare

More information

The costs of having a baby. Private system

The costs of having a baby. Private system The costs of having a baby Private system Contents Introduction 4 Weeks 1 4 5 Week 5 5 Week 6 6 Week 10 6 Week 11 7 Week 12 8 Week 15 8 Week 16 9 Week 20 9 Week 21 10 Week 22 10 Week 26 11 Week 32 11 Week

More information

How To Test For Fetal Blood

How To Test For Fetal Blood Fetal (FBS) / paired cord blood sampling guideline (GL839) Approval Approval Group Job Title, Chair of Committee Date Maternity & Children s Services Clinical Governance Committee Mr Mark Selinger, Consultant

More information

North Carolina Medicaid Special Bulletin

North Carolina Medicaid Special Bulletin North Carolina Medicaid Special Bulletin An Information Service of the Division of Medical Assistance Visit DMA on the web at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma Number 1 (Revised 8/23/11) July 2011 Pregnancy Medical

More information

The Comparison of Thyroid Function Tests in Cord Blood Following Cesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery

The Comparison of Thyroid Function Tests in Cord Blood Following Cesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery Int J Endocrinol Metab 2003; 1:22-26 The Comparison of Thyroid Function Tests in Cord Blood Following Cesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery Ramezani Tehrani F, Aghaee M, Asefzadeh S. Qazvin University of

More information

Effects of neonatal Thyroid Stimulating hormone and free T4 levels on Apgar score, Maturity and Modes of delivery

Effects of neonatal Thyroid Stimulating hormone and free T4 levels on Apgar score, Maturity and Modes of delivery www.jmscr.igmpublication.org Impact Fact cor-1.1147 ISSN (e)-2347-176x Effects of neonatal Thyroid Stimulating hormone and free T4 levels on Apgar score, Maturity and Modes of delivery Authors Tabassum

More information

Lecture 12a: Complications of Pregnancy

Lecture 12a: Complications of Pregnancy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Your use of this material constitutes acceptance of that license and the conditions of use of materials on this

More information

CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION (VBAC)

CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION (VBAC) CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION (VBAC) 1. Aim/Purpose of this Guideline 1.1. Due to a rise in the caesarean section rate there are increasing numbers of pregnant women who

More information

MANA Home Birth Data 2004-2009: Consumer Considerations

MANA Home Birth Data 2004-2009: Consumer Considerations MANA Home Birth Data 2004-2009: Consumer Considerations By: Lauren Korfine, PhD U.S. maternity care costs continue to rise without evidence of improving outcomes for women or babies. The cesarean section

More information

Summa Health System. A Woman s Guide to Hysterectomy

Summa Health System. A Woman s Guide to Hysterectomy Summa Health System A Woman s Guide to Hysterectomy Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman s uterus (womb). The uterus is the organ which shelters and nourishes a baby during

More information

Crohn's disease and pregnancy.

Crohn's disease and pregnancy. Gut, 1984, 25, 52-56 Crohn's disease and pregnancy. R KHOSLA, C P WILLOUGHBY, AND D P JEWELL From the Gastroenterology Unit, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford SUMMARY Infertility and the outcome of pregnancy

More information

Fetal Therapy Center. Phone: 305-585-6636 Fax: 305-325-1282 www.uhealthobgyn.com www.jhsmiami.org AMNIOPATCH INFORMATION PACKET

Fetal Therapy Center. Phone: 305-585-6636 Fax: 305-325-1282 www.uhealthobgyn.com www.jhsmiami.org AMNIOPATCH INFORMATION PACKET Fetal Therapy Center Phone: 305-585-6636 Fax: 305-325-1282 www.uhealthobgyn.com www.jhsmiami.org AMNIOPATCH INFORMATION PACKET 2 AMNIOPATCH FOR TREATMENT OF PREVIABLE PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES Premature

More information

Effect of occupational exposures on male fertility: literature review, Ind Health. 2003 Apr;41(2):55-62.

Effect of occupational exposures on male fertility: literature review, Ind Health. 2003 Apr;41(2):55-62. The most recent statistics show that 2 out of every 10 couples trying to achieve pregnancy will be diagnosed with infertility. For many, this can be an extremely difficult diagnosis to accept and to understand.

More information

Disclosure Information. What You Need to Know: Changes in OB/GYN Coding. Invalid Codes. Revised Diagnosis Codes. New Diagnosis Codes

Disclosure Information. What You Need to Know: Changes in OB/GYN Coding. Invalid Codes. Revised Diagnosis Codes. New Diagnosis Codes Disclosure Information What You Need to Know: Changes in OB/GYN Coding Joan Slager, DNP, CNM, CPC, FACNM slagerj@bronsonhg.org I have the following financial relationship to disclose: Speaker s Bureau:

More information

Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study Article ID: WMC00694 ISSN 2046-1690 Cord Blood Lactate and ph Values at Term and Perinatal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study Corresponding Author: Dr. Max Mongelli, Consultant, Women and Childrens'

More information

Correlation between Umbilical Cord ph and Apgar Score in High Risk Pregnancy

Correlation between Umbilical Cord ph and Apgar Score in High Risk Pregnancy Original Article Iran J Pediatr Dec 2010; Vol 20 (No 4), Pp:401-406 Correlation between Umbilical Cord ph and Apgar Score in High Risk Pregnancy Mousa Ahmadpour Kacho* 1, MD; Nesa Asnafi 2, MD; Maryam

More information

Newborn outcomes after cesarean section for fetal distress in BC

Newborn outcomes after cesarean section for fetal distress in BC Newborn outcomes after cesarean section for fetal distress in BC Patricia Janssen, PhD, UBC School of Population and Public Health Scientist, Child and Family Research Institute Kevin Jenniskens, MSc,

More information

Safe and Effective Surgery for Endometriosis Including Detection and Intervention for Ovarian Cancer

Safe and Effective Surgery for Endometriosis Including Detection and Intervention for Ovarian Cancer Safe and Effective Surgery for Endometriosis Including Detection and Intervention for Ovarian Cancer Camran Nezhat,, MD, FACOG, FACS Stanford University Medical Center Center for Special Minimally Invasive

More information

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABORTION

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABORTION WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABORTION It is the public policy of the state of Idaho to prefer live childbirth over abortion: "The Supreme Court of the United States having held that the states have a "profound

More information

Identification of peripartum near-miss for perinatal audit

Identification of peripartum near-miss for perinatal audit Facts Views Vis Obgyn, 2014, 6 (4): 177-183 Original paper Identification of peripartum near-miss for perinatal audit C. Kerkhofs 1, C. De Bruyn 1, T. Mesens 1, C. Theyskens 2, M. Vanhoestenberghe 2, E.

More information

Studies on cortisol and prolactin concentrations in umbilical cord blood, amniotic fluid, maternal blood, and breast milk related to perinatal factors

Studies on cortisol and prolactin concentrations in umbilical cord blood, amniotic fluid, maternal blood, and breast milk related to perinatal factors Studies on cortisol and prolactin concentrations in umbilical cord blood, amniotic fluid, maternal blood, and breast milk related to perinatal factors Summary of the thesis Doctoral Course of Applied Life

More information

Allison Shorten Publications

Allison Shorten Publications Allison Shorten Publications Decision-aid Products Shorten, A 2006, Birth choices: What is best for you vaginal or caesarean birth. A decision-aid for women making choices about birth after caesarean section,

More information

Lothian Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy.

Lothian Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy. Lothian Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy. Early diagnosis and good management of maternal thyroid dysfunction is essential to ensure minimal adverse effects on

More information

Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. Antenatal Appointment Schedule for Normal Healthy Women with Singleton Pregnancies

Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. Antenatal Appointment Schedule for Normal Healthy Women with Singleton Pregnancies Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. Antenatal Appointment Schedule for Normal Healthy Women with Singleton Pregnancies First Antenatal Contact with the GP Obtain medical and obstetric history. Measure

More information

Ovarian Cyst. Homoeopathy Clinic. Introduction. Types of Ovarian Cysts. Contents. Case Reports. 21 August 2002

Ovarian Cyst. Homoeopathy Clinic. Introduction. Types of Ovarian Cysts. Contents. Case Reports. 21 August 2002 Case Reports 21 August 2002 Ovarian Cyst Homoeopathy Clinic Check Yourself If you have any of the following symptoms call your doctor. Sense of fullness or pressure or a dull ache in the abdomen Pain during

More information

Considering Surgery for Fibroids? Learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery

Considering Surgery for Fibroids? Learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery Considering Surgery for Fibroids? Learn about minimally invasive da Vinci Surgery The Condition: Uterine Fibroid (Fibroid Tumor) A uterine fibroid is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows in the uterine

More information

Abigail R. Proffer, M.D. October 4, 2013

Abigail R. Proffer, M.D. October 4, 2013 Abigail R. Proffer, M.D. October 4, 2013 Topics Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines Pap smears Colposcopy Contraception Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Can I get pregnant? Miscarriage Abnormal Uterine

More information

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES PROGRAMME

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES PROGRAMME NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES PROGRAMME Interventional procedure overview of radical laparoscopic hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer Introduction This overview

More information

Prognosis of Very Large First-Trimester Hematomas

Prognosis of Very Large First-Trimester Hematomas Case Series Prognosis of Very Large First-Trimester Hematomas Juliana Leite, MD, Pamela Ross, RDMS, RDCS, A. Cristina Rossi, MD, Philippe Jeanty, MD, PhD Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate

More information

General and Objectives Clinical Skills for. Nursing Students in Maternity and Gynecology. Nursing Department

General and Objectives Clinical Skills for. Nursing Students in Maternity and Gynecology. Nursing Department General and Objectives Clinical Skills for Nursing Students in Maternity and Gynecology Nursing Department Objectives and clinical skills of Antenatal unit Provide antenatal care to woman during normal

More information

Interrupted Pregnancy Coding

Interrupted Pregnancy Coding Interrupted Pregnancy Coding American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Terry Tropin, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-OB, PCS Content Development Expert, DecisionHealth ACOG Committee on Coding and Nomenclature

More information

Quality of Birth Certificate Data. Daniela Nitcheva, PhD Division of Biostatistics PHSIS

Quality of Birth Certificate Data. Daniela Nitcheva, PhD Division of Biostatistics PHSIS Quality of Birth Certificate Data Daniela Nitcheva, PhD Division of Biostatistics PHSIS Data Quality SC State Law requires that you file the birth certificate within 5 days of a child s birth. Data needs

More information

LOG BOOK Approved by The European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

LOG BOOK Approved by The European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology LOG BOOK Approved by The European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology TO BE COMPLETED AFTER EACH YEAR OF TRAINING AND SENT WITH WITHIN THREE MONTHS THEREAFTER

More information

Fetal Blood Sampling Guideline

Fetal Blood Sampling Guideline This is an official Northern Trust policy and should not be edited in any way Fetal Blood Sampling Guideline Reference Number: NHSCT/11/423 Target audience: This policy is directed to all obstetricians

More information

Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H. State Surgeon General

Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H. State Surgeon General Florida Department of Health Division of Disease Control Bureau of Epidemiology Chronic Disease Epidemiology Section Charlie Crist Governor Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H. State Surgeon General Florida

More information

Uterus myomatosus. 10-May-15. Clinical presentation. Incidence. Causes? 3 out of 4 women. Growth rate vary. Most common solid pelvic tumor in women

Uterus myomatosus. 10-May-15. Clinical presentation. Incidence. Causes? 3 out of 4 women. Growth rate vary. Most common solid pelvic tumor in women Uterus myomatosus A.J. Henriquez March 14, 2015 Uterus myomatosus Definition, incidence, clinical presentation and diagnosis. New FIGO classification for uterine leiomyomas Brief description on treatment

More information

Re-Evaluation of Cord Blood Arterial and Venous Reference Ranges for ph, po 2, pco 2, According to Spontaneous or Cesarean Delivery

Re-Evaluation of Cord Blood Arterial and Venous Reference Ranges for ph, po 2, pco 2, According to Spontaneous or Cesarean Delivery Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis 24 : 300 304 (2010) Re-Evaluation of Cord Blood Arterial and Venous Reference Ranges for ph, po 2, pco 2, According to Spontaneous or Cesarean Delivery K. Kotaska,

More information

Umbilical cord blood lactate: A valuable tool in the assessment of fetal metabolic acidosis

Umbilical cord blood lactate: A valuable tool in the assessment of fetal metabolic acidosis European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 139 (2008) 16 20 www.elsevier.com/locate/ejogrb Umbilical cord blood lactate: A valuable tool in the assessment of fetal metabolic acidosis

More information

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG School of N ursing 4/F William M W Mong Block 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Head of School: Professor Agnes Tiwari TEL : (852) 2819 2600 DN (London); MSc (Surrey); PhD

More information

Maternity - Clinical Risk Management Program

Maternity - Clinical Risk Management Program Maternity - Clinical Risk Management Document Number PD2009_003 Publication date 15-Jan-2009 Ministry of Health, NSW 73 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone

More information

Want to know. more. about. midwives? Promoting social change through policy-based research in women s health

Want to know. more. about. midwives? Promoting social change through policy-based research in women s health Want to know more midwives? about Promoting social change through policy-based research in women s health What is a midwife? A midwife is a health care professional who provides care to women throughout

More information

Ovarian cancer. A guide for journalists on ovarian cancer and its treatment

Ovarian cancer. A guide for journalists on ovarian cancer and its treatment Ovarian cancer A guide for journalists on ovarian cancer and its treatment Contents Contents 2 3 Section 1: Ovarian Cancer 4 i. Types of ovarian cancer 4 ii. Causes and risk factors 5 iii. Symptoms and

More information

Delayed Cord Clamping

Delayed Cord Clamping ICEA Position Paper Delayed Cord Clamping Position The International Childbirth Education Association recognizes that the first minutes after birth are crucial to both mother and newborn. Optimal care

More information

OVARIAN CYSTS. Types of Ovarian Cysts There are many types of ovarian cysts and these can be categorized into functional and nonfunctional

OVARIAN CYSTS. Types of Ovarian Cysts There are many types of ovarian cysts and these can be categorized into functional and nonfunctional OVARIAN CYSTS Follicular Cyst Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form within or on the ovary. The majority of these cysts are functional meaning they usually form during a normal menstrual cycle.

More information

Doppler Ultrasound in the Management of Fetal Growth Restriction Chukwuma I. Onyeije, M.D. Atlanta Perinatal Associates

Doppler Ultrasound in the Management of Fetal Growth Restriction Chukwuma I. Onyeije, M.D. Atlanta Perinatal Associates Doppler Ultrasound in the Management of Fetal Growth Restriction Chukwuma I. Onyeije, M.D. Atlanta Perinatal Associates 1 For your convenience a copy of this lecture is available for review and download

More information

Distortions in Fetal Growth Standards

Distortions in Fetal Growth Standards Pediat. Res. 12: 987-991 (1978) Fetus fetal growth retardation fetal growth standards Distortions in Fetal Growth Standards RICHARD L. NAEYE"" AND JOSEPH B. DIXON Department of Pathology and Research Computing

More information

Provider Notification Obstetrical Billing

Provider Notification Obstetrical Billing Provider Notification Obstetrical Billing Date of Notification September 1, 20 Revision Date September 17, 2015 Plans Affected Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Care Long Term Care Plan Referrals As outlined in

More information

Registered Nurse Initiated Activities Decision Support Tool No. 8A: Obstetrical Emergencies Cord Prolapse

Registered Nurse Initiated Activities Decision Support Tool No. 8A: Obstetrical Emergencies Cord Prolapse Registered Nurse Initiated Activities Decision Support Tool No. 8A: Obstetrical Emergencies Cord Prolapse Decision support tools are evidenced-based documents used to guide the assessment, diagnosis and

More information

FETAL SCALP LACTATE RESEARCH STUDY COMPARISON OF TWO POINT OF CARE METERS

FETAL SCALP LACTATE RESEARCH STUDY COMPARISON OF TWO POINT OF CARE METERS FETAL SCALP LACTATE RESEARCH STUDY COMPARISON OF TWO POINT OF CARE METERS Presentation to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Conference Perinatal Services BC February 22 nd, 2014 Ivy Fernando, RN BSN, PNC(C)

More information

INDUCED ABORTION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

INDUCED ABORTION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA INDUCED ABORTION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA 999-2004 REPORT OF THE WA ABORTION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM JULY 2005 Maternal and Child Health Unit Information Collection and Management Department of Health Western

More information

Second stage fetal heart rate patterns and neonatal acid-base status Faridah Hanim Zam Zam 1, Nazimah Idris 2, Tham Seng Woh 1

Second stage fetal heart rate patterns and neonatal acid-base status Faridah Hanim Zam Zam 1, Nazimah Idris 2, Tham Seng Woh 1 Original Article IeJSME 2012 6(2): 18-23 Second stage fetal heart rate patterns and neonatal acid-base status Faridah Hanim Zam Zam 1, Nazimah Idris 2, Tham Seng Woh 1 Background: Fetal surveillance in

More information

Women s Health Victoria

Women s Health Victoria Women s Health Victoria Termination of Pregnancy Post 20 Weeks Background Paper March 2007 Prepared by Kerrilie Rice Policy and Research Officer Published by Level 1, 123 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria

More information