Simplifying the language of fetal monitoring
ConclusionsPresenting the RANZCOG IFS Guideline in table format as opposed to prose format improved the speed and accuracy of CTG interpretation and is preferred by clinicians. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 20, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Melissa Yeoh, Devini Ameratunga, Jacinta Lee, Michael Beckmann Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical and financial evaluation of carbetocin as postpartum haemorrhage prophylaxis at caesarean section: A retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsCarbetocin reduced moderate blood loss>500  mL, but not PPH ≥1000 mL. Carbetocin conferred a 20% reduction in secondary uterotonic treatment, as well as lowering direct medical costs. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 9, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jemma Wohling, Nicole Edge, David Pena ‐Leal, Rui Wang, Ben Willem Mol, Gustaaf Dekker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The use of pre ‐caesarean prophylactic intra‐arterial balloon catheters for suspected placenta accreta
ConclusionPrevious CS rather than placenta praevia is a strong indicator of hysterectomy in cases of PA. Different risk factors for PA do not affect blood transfusion rates or surgery duration. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maya Frank Wolf, Jonathan Singer ‐Jordan, Oleg Shnaider, Ala Aiob, Inshirah Sgayer, Jacob Bornstein Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Emergency peripartum hysterectomy in a Western Australian population: Ten ‐year retrospective case‐note analysis
ConclusionEPH is associated with significant morbidity. Our study identifies abnormal placentation as the leading cause of EPH. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kaushalya Arulpragasam, Grace Hyanes, Mathias Epee ‐Bekima Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Multicentre retrospective study to assess diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for superficial endometriosis —Are we any closer?
ConclusionMarkers on ultrasound that reliably demonstrated inflammation (thickened uterosacral ligaments and thickened pericolic fat) were shown to be significantly associated with the disease. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Prathima Chowdary, Kate Stone, Tony Ma, Emma Readman, Kate McIlwaine, Marilla Druitt, Lenore Ellett, Melissa Cameron, Peter Maher Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The use of pre ‐caesarean prophylactic intra‐arterial balloon catheters for suspected placenta accreta
ConclusionPrevious CS rather than placenta praevia is a strong indicator of hysterectomy in cases of PA. Different risk factors for PA do not affect blood transfusion rates or surgery duration. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maya Frank Wolf, Jonathan Singer ‐Jordan, Oleg Shnaider, Ala Aiob, Inshirah Sgayer, Jacob Bornstein Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Emergency peripartum hysterectomy in a Western Australian population: Ten ‐year retrospective case‐note analysis
ConclusionEPH is associated with significant morbidity. Our study identifies abnormal placentation as the leading cause of EPH. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kaushalya Arulpragasam, Grace Hyanes, Mathias Epee ‐Bekima Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Multicentre retrospective study to assess diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for superficial endometriosis —Are we any closer?
ConclusionMarkers on ultrasound that reliably demonstrated inflammation (thickened uterosacral ligaments and thickened pericolic fat) were shown to be significantly associated with the disease. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 8, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Prathima Chowdary, Kate Stone, Tony Ma, Emma Readman, Kate McIlwaine, Marilla Druitt, Lenore Ellett, Melissa Cameron, Peter Maher Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Evaluation of fetal fibronectin for threatened preterm labour in reducing inappropriate interventions
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kassam Mahomed, Sonia Anwar, Jessika E. Geer, Emma Ballard, Satomi Okano Source Type: research

Modern management of recurrent miscarriage
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hayden Anthony Homer Source Type: research

Evaluation of fetal fibronectin for threatened preterm labour in reducing inappropriate interventions
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kassam Mahomed, Sonia Anwar, Jessika E. Geer, Emma Ballard, Satomi Okano Source Type: research

Modern management of recurrent miscarriage
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hayden Anthony Homer Source Type: research

Pregnancy outcomes for women with pre ‐pregnancy diabetes mellitus in Australian populations, rural and metropolitan: A review
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView. (Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - October 31, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elizabeth A. McCarthy, Rebecca Williamson, Alexis Shub Source Type: research