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R Wegener

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[Tocolysis with ethanol--effects on the ethanol content of the blood in the mother and neonate].

In 10 pregnant women infusions with fructose and ethanol have been performed during labour until delivery. Ethanol concentration in blood have been estimated during delivery and in the post partum period. A decrease of labour activity could be found already with ethanol blood level below 0.5 mg/g. Ethanol elimination in newborn was delayed about 30 per cent in comparison with their mothers. We couldn't observe any risk neither fetal nor maternal by ethanol infusion.

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Determination of ABO antigens in fingernails using the APAAP (immunoalkaline phosphatase) technique.

Fingernail specimens with adherent nail-bed were taken from autopsy material with blood groups A, AB, B and O. Frozen 4-5-microns sections were submerged and floated carefully during each working step. Portions of fingernails were contaminated with blood and buccal cells, respectively. Furthermore, fingernail fragments of 8 volunteers were embedded in a biocomponent adhesive according to Grieve and Kotowski (Forensic Sci. Soc., 26 29-34) (1986) and cut by the usual microtome technique. APAAP staining is a proper method for demonstrating blood group antigens in fingernails from groove to margin. Frozen sections as well as smallest specimen embedded in a suitable adhesive are applicable for staining procedures. Using freshly prepared artificial stains, blood group constellations of red blood cells and/or buccal cells adherent on the surface of fingernails may be distinguished from the nail matrix.

ABO Blood-Group System