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C Mohanty

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PubMed2005

Maternal anthropometry as predictors of low birth weight.

The usefulness of maternal anthropometric parameters i.e. maternal weight (MWt), maternal height (MHt), maternal mid-arm circumference (MMAC) and maternal body mass index (MBMI) as predictors of low birth weight (LBW) was studied in 395 singleton pregnancies. The maternal anthropometric parameters were measured in the first trimester of pregnancy and were plotted against the birth weight of the newborns. Significant positive correlations were observed among MWt and birth weight (r=0.38), MHt and birth weight (r=0.25), MMAC and birth weight (r=0.30) and MBMI and birth weight (r=0.30). The most sensitive being MWt (t=7.796), followed by MMAC (t=5.759), MHt (t=4.706) and MBMI (t=5.89). For prediction of LBW, the critical limits of MWt, MHt, MMAC and MBMI were 45 kg, 152 cm, 22.5 cm, 20 kg/m2 respectively. From these observations, the use of colour-coded weighing machines, height rods and tapes may be devised for use by peripheral health workers and traditional birth attendants for detection of mothers at risk of delivering low birth weight babies (Table 5). Mothers who have anthropometric parameters in the 'red zone' are at risk of delivery LBW infants.

Anthropometry↗
PubMed2001

Effect of amniotic sac puncture on parturition in rat.

Pregnant Charles Foster rats were subjected to amniotic sac puncture on day 15 of gestation and the effect was observed on parturition. All the control rats as expected delivered on day 22 of gestation. In the group where all the sacs were punctured, only 12.5% rats delivered on day 22 while rest either failed to deliver (62.5%) or died (25%). In the group with unpunctured sacs at vaginal ends, 75% rats delivered on day 21 while 25% on day 22. In the group with unpunctured sacs at ovarian ends, 75% rats delivered on day 23 and rest 25% failed to deliver. The resorption rates ranged between 61 to 94% in different groups. Malformations were observed only in one pup. The results suggest that amniotic sac puncture interferes with parturition in the form of either failure or delayed parturition. Nonpatency of the birth canal due to puncture induced fetal deaths and tissue adhesions were presumed to be the contributing factors.

Amniocentesis↗
PubMed2000

Acardiac anomaly spectrum.

BACKGROUND: Acardiac anomaly spectrum is a rare congenital malformation found in monozygotic twin pregnancy. Besides the absence of heart, the condition is associated with variable grades of developmental disruption. Thus, no two cases are similar. METHODS: This case report is based on physical examination and autopsy findings. RESULTS: The twin had acardia and partial development of head and face. There was complete absence of upper extremities. CONCLUSIONS: The twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) theory is the most accepted etiology of the disorder. Normally, the cephalic pole is the most severely affected, being most distal to the retrograde perfusion. In acardia, partial development of head, face, and brain is usually associated with the development of the upper extremities. However, in the present case, there was extensive cephalic development in the absence of upper extremity development.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗
PubMed2000

Parturient abdominal circumference as a predictor of low birthweight.

The usefulness of parturient abdominal circumference as a predictor of low birthweight (LBW) was studied in 151 singleton pregnancies. The abdominal circumference was measured in early labour and was plotted against the birthweight of the newborns. A significant positive correlation was observed between the two parameters (r = +0.507). For the prediction of LBW, the critical limit of the abdominal circumference was 86 cm, which means that an abdominal circumference of more than 86 cm is reasonably safe while lesser values predict a higher chance of a LBW infant. From these observations, the use of a colour-coded tape by peripheral health workers and traditional birth attendants is suggested: red for abdominal circumference <82 cm, yellow for abdominal circumference 82-86 cm, and green for abdominal circumference >86 cm. Mothers who have an abdominal circumference in the 'red zone' are at risk of delivering LBW infants.

Abdomen↗
PubMed2000

Effect of intraamniotic vitamin A on palatal closure of fetal rats.

On day 15 of gestation, intraamniotic vitamin A in a dose of 150 IU was administered to the fetal rats to examine its effect on palatal closure. Fetuses subjected to only amniocentesis acted as control for the study. The fetuses were recovered on day 19, 20 and 21, respectively. Vitamin A resulted in poor development of palatine shelves. There was no clear demarcation of the base and the free margins of the shelves were either rounded or blunted with poor attempt towards closure. In the vitamin A group, the incidence of cleft palate were similar in all three days while there was a gradual decline with increasing gestational age in the amniocentesis group. The results suggest that unlike amniocentesis, in vitamin A treated fetuses, there was no attempt towards a delayed closure of the palate.

Amniocentesis↗
PubMed1999

New observations on carrying angle.

Based on experiments on fresh cadaveric and accidentally amputated 8 upper limbs of children, study of ulnae for presence and absence of non articular strip on the trochlear notch, measurements of carrying angle, length of forearm bones, pronation-supination, height and weight in 2250 infants, children and adults of various age groups and clinical observations on 800 cases of injuries around elbow many new facts have been observed about the development of the carrying angle and its significance in the etiopathogenesis of various types of fractures seen around the elbow. The carrying angle develops in response to pronation of the forearm and is dependent on length of the forearm bones. Lesser the length of forearm bones greater is the carrying angle. So the carrying angle is more in shorter persons as compared to taller persons. It is abduction at the shoulder and not the carrying angle which keeps the swinging upper limbs away from the side of the pelvis during walking. Carrying angle is not a secondary sex character. The type of fracture a child sustains after fall on outstretched hand is also determined by the value of the carrying angle. A new type of fracture hitherto undescribed in the literature, T-Y fracture of the distal humeral epiphysis is also reported.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1998

Parturient fundal height as a predictor of low birth weight.

The usefulness of parturient fundal height as a predictor of low birth weight (LBW) was studied in 151 singleton pregnancies. The symphysis to fundus (S-F) distance was measured in early labour and was plotted against the birth weight of the newborns. A significant positive correlation was observed between the two parameters (r = +0.740). For the prediction of LBW, the critical limit of the fundal height was 31 cm, meaning that a S-F distance of more than 31 cm is reasonably safe while lesser values predict a higher chance of a LBW infant. From these observations, the use of a colour-coded tape by peripheral health workers and traditional birth attendants is suggested: red for S-F < 28 cm, yellow for S-F = 28-31 cm, and green for S-F > 31 cm. Mothers who have a fundal height in the 'red zone' are at risk of delivering LBW infants.

Adult↗