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D Vengadasalam

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PubMed1991

Nausea and vomiting after termination of pregnancy as day surgery cases: comparison of 3 different doses of droperidol and metoclopramide as anti-emetic prophylaxis.

Frequency of nausea and vomiting following day case termination of pregnancy was found to be rather high (42%) without anti-emetic prophylaxis. Droperidol in doses of 2.5 mg, 1.25 mg and 0.25 mg were found to be equally effective as prophylactic anti-emetic, but not metoclopramide 10 mg. This study confirms that low dose droperidol 0.25 mg is effective as a prophylactic anti-emetic, without any delay in immediate recovery and hence suitable for day surgery cases.

Abortion, Induced↗
PubMed1991

An in vitro assessment of human fetal pancreatic islets of Langerhans in culture.

The human fetal pancreas is a potential source of islets for transplantation into insulin-dependent diabetic patients. In this study, 35 human fetal pancreas obtained from prostaglandin-induced abortions (12-26 weeks gestation), were placed in culture to determine their capacity to secrete insulin over 30 days. Culture media were sampled twice weekly for insulin and histology was performed serially. Of the 35 pancreases cultured, six were lost due to bacterial contamination, five discarded due to undetectable levels of insulin in culture, nine are still under study, whilst 15 pancreases have been cultured for one month, and insulin studies completed. Three patterns of insulin release were observed: (a) progressive decline (n = 6), indicating non-viable tissue at the onset; (b) delayed decline, indicating significant tissue damage before organ culture (n = 5); and (c) insulin production in vitro over 30 days (n = 4), with viable islets detected histologically. Factors such as gestational age and cold ischaemia time did not correlate with the pattern of insulin secretion observed. This was probably due to a more important variable, not easily assessed, of the period of intrauterine (warm) ischemia. These data suggest: (1) that a small number of fetal pancreases procured from prostaglandin-induced abortuses do yield islets which remain viable in culture over 30 days, and (2) the functional status of islets can be monitored in vivo by measuring insulin secretion, thereby providing a means of identifying tissue suitable for transplantation.

Culture Techniques↗
PubMed1991

Umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry as a labor admission test.

Doppler ultrasound of the umbilical artery flow velocity waveform was studied prospectively as an admission test at the labor ward. Recordings were made in 575 women in various stages of labor before, during, and after uterine contractions, and evaluated in relation to intrapartum and fetal outcome variables. No association was found between abnormal flow velocity waveforms and cord complications, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, or abnormal fetal heart rate tracing, nor was there any association with operative delivery for fetal distress or low Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes. Small for gestational age fetuses had significantly more abnormal flow velocity waveforms than appropriate for gestational age fetuses, and so had those with umbilical artery acidemia compared with those with normal pH. The results indicate that Doppler recording of the umbilical artery flow velocity waveform as an admission test at the labor ward is not a good predictor of fetal distress in an unselected population.

Apgar Score↗
PubMed1990

Management and outcome of gestational diabetes in Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.

We analysed 216 patients with gestational diabetes over a 3 year period. These patients were managed by a diabetic team under a standardised protocol. Forty percent of these patients required insulin therapy. The incidence of pregnancy hypertension was 14.4%, macrosomia 8.8% and major congenital malformation 3.7%. The Caesarean Section rate was 34% and the overall Perinatal Mortality Rate was 1.9%. However, neonatal morbidity rate remained high--44% of infants have had one neonatal complication and 17.6% had 2 or more complications. Pregnancy outcome was further analysed among patients with different degrees of glucose intolerance at diagnosis. We noted that both macrosomic rate, neonatal morbidity rate, as well as proportion of patients requiring insulin were higher in the group with a higher degree of glucose intolerance. There was, however, no difference in incidence of hypertension or hydramnios in the different subgroups.

Diabetes Mellitus↗
PubMed1990

A low dose oxytocin regime for induction and augmentation of labour.

A low dose oxytocin regime was used in Labour Ward, Alexandra Hospital for the induction and augmentation of labour. It utilised an oxytocin infusion administered in an arithmetic progression from 1 to 16 mU in a peristaltic infusion pump. A total of 100 patients (67 for augmentation and 33 for induction of labour) classified according to parity were studied. An overall vaginal delivery rate of 87% was obtained. The overall mean durations of labour for nulliparous and multiparous patients were 6.6 hours (S.D. +/- 2.9 hours) and 4.9 hours (S.D. +/- 2.8 hours) respectively. The mean induction delivery time for nulliparous patients was 6.4 hours (S.D. +/- 3.2 hours) and for multiparous patients it was 4.0 hours (S.D. +/- 2.2 hours). About 69% of the nulliparae and 94% of the multiparae who were induced delivered within 9 hours. All the induced patients delivered within 12 hours. Neonatal outcome was good as assessed by Apgar score.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Shoulder dystocia-a review at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.

Shoulder dystocia is associated with a high incidence of perinatal morbidity, mortality and maternal morbidity. The present study was undertaken to review all the cases of shoulder dystocia at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital during a 11-year period from January 1978 until December 1988. The incidence of shoulder dystocia in this series was 1:1739 deliveries or 0.05%. The constant awareness of the possibility of rapid development of shoulder dystocia with its potentially dangerous consequences should always be kept in mind. Shoulder dystocia drills should be held regularly in the resident training programme.

Dystocia↗
PubMed1989

Induction of labour using a concentrated oxytocin infusion administered in geometric progression in a peristaltic infusion pump.

A new regime for oxytocin titration was introduced into the Labour Ward, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore. It utilises an oxytocin infusion of 10, 20 or 40 mU/ml administered in geometric progression in a peristaltic infusion pump. A total of 91 patients classified according to parity and cervical score were studied. An overall vaginal delivery rate of 92.3% was obtained. The mean induction-delivery time for nulliparous and multiparous patients was 5.3 hrs (+/- 2.6 hrs) and 3.6 hrs (+/- 1.9 hrs) respectively. Almost 90% of patients who had a successful induction required only one pint of infusion. Of those babies who were delivered vaginally, all had an Apgar score of 7 or more at 5 minutes.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

Maternal mortality--a review at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.

Maternal mortality rate is a sensitive index of the prevailing health conditions and general socio-economic development of the country. The present study was undertaken to see the trends in maternal mortality at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Alexandra Hospital during a 11-year period from January 1978 until December 1988. There were 14 maternal deaths during this period.

Cause of Death↗
PubMed1980

Disposable menstrual regulation kits in a non-throw-away economy.

The directions for use that are packaged with plastic menstrual regulation kits state that the kits are designed to be durable for approximately 50 procedures when used as directed. However, in much of the developing world, directions for use are ignored, equipment is not maintained properly and nothing (including disposable medical equipment) is discarded until it is unless. Therefore, it is of interest to know for how many procedures the disposable menstrual regulation kit can safely be used. This paper describes a study conducted in Singapore to determine the durability of three menstrual regulation kits manufactured by different companies and comments on how cleaning and sterilizing affects the durability of these kits.

Developing Countries↗
PubMed1980

Successful outcome in antepartum pulmonary embolism--a case report and review of incidence, diagnosis and management.

Antepartum pulmonary embolism is a condition carrying a high maternal mortality, yet treatment with anti-coagulation can reduce the mortality to less than 1%. The true incidence is difficult to establish because of problems in confirming the clinical diagnosis. We report here a case of maternal pulmonary embolism complicating pre-eclampsia and hypertension. The difficulties in establishing a firm diagnosis are high-lighted. A brief review of the incidence, predisposing factors, diagnosis and management is presented. The total management of the patient is discussed in some detail.

Adult↗