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Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 6/2013

01.12.2013 | Editorial

The Use of Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology

verfasst von: C. V. Hegde

Erschienen in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Ausgabe 6/2013

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There was, is, and there always will be a clamor for a protocol-based approach to treat acute conditions in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Conditions like post-partum hemorrhage, rupture of the uterus, abruptio placenta, ectopic pregnancy, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasm come to mind readily. At times, severe differences can arise when protocols of different “schools of thought” are sought to be debated, and rightly so. Questions then arise and with it some doubts. Does labor have to be “programmed?” Should epidural analgesia be administered only when the patient is in active labor? Can protocols be designed broadly for the condition and specifically altered for each individual? Should doctors be “forced” to follow protocols? Why protocols anyway? …
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Metadaten
Titel
The Use of Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynecology
verfasst von
C. V. Hegde
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2013
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Ausgabe 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Elektronische ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-013-0492-1

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