Biomedical subjects

P Barbarino

Publications and source records attributed to P Barbarino.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2001

[Ovarian puncture in fertilization in vitro: what analgesia?].

UNLABELLED: We compared two techniques of local anesthesia used in transvaginal ultrasound guided oocyte recovery in in vitro fertilization: paracervical lidocaïne block versus vaginal application of Emla, a topical anesthesic cream. STUDY DESIGN: The study included 103 patients divided in two groups. Pain was evaluated by visual analog scale and questionnaire. RESULTS: Univariate analysis showed that the patients were satisfied with neither of the two protocols. Multivariate analysis revealed paracervical lidocaïne block to be superior. The premedication appeared inadequate. CONCLUSION: We decide to use paracervical lidocaïne block and to improve the premedication. Indications for general and locoregional anesthesia were also enlarged. A new study showed a significantly greater patient satisfaction. One variable analysis indicated that no one of these protocols satisfied our patients.

Administration, Intravaginal↗

PubMed1999

[The role of the gynecologist in first aid in cases of sexual violence. A protocol proposal].

The aim of this report is to provide a medical form to use in case of sexual assault, prepared taking into consideration the information lacking at present in most medical reports on the subject. This call for the necessity to conform the medical approach to the same protocol which may also be used from the forensic medicine point of view. More precise information should be obtained about the assault and the injuries inflicted, and also an immediate psychological support should be given to the victim. This information will then serve as a guide to the medical staff.

Clinical Protocols↗

PubMed1990

CD4-like molecules in human sperm.

The expression of a molecule recognized by CD4 monoclonal antibodies was investigated on human sperm using immunolabelling, biochemical and immunochemical methods. Flow cytometry detected a significant fluorescence signal. SDS-PAGE analysis and Western blotting identified a molecule of 60 kDa, consistent with a CD4-like structure as confirmed after selective immunoseparation. Additional bands reacting with anti-CD4 were found in sperm extracts (73 kDa) and seminal fluid (90 kDa). These data indicate that sperm express a molecule similar to the receptor for HIV described on mononuclear cells.

Antigens, CD↗