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Prospective randomised multicentre trial with the birth trainer EPI-NO for the prevention of perineal trauma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19780729     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: In several non-randomised trials training with EPI-NO increased the rate of intact perineum and decreased episiotomy rates, shortened the second stage of labour and lowered use of pain killers. AIMS: To verify the preliminary results with EPI-NO in a prospective randomised trial. METHODS: Randomised, single-blind multicentre trial in four university hospitals in Germany including 276 primigravidae. RESULTS: After training with EPI-NO we observed a significant increase in the incidence of intact perineum (37.4% vs 25.7%; P = 0.05) and a tendency towards lower episiotomy rates (41.9% vs 50.5%; P = 0.11). We found no significant differences between the two groups regarding incidence of perineal tears, duration of second stage of labour, use of pain relief and rate of vaginal infection. CONCLUSIONS: Training with EPI-NO increases significantly the likelihood of having an intact perineum and reduces the episiotomy rate.
Authors:
Eugen Ruckh??berle; Katharina Jundt; Martin B??uerle; Karl-Heinz Brisch; Kurt Ulm; Christian Dannecker; Karl Theo Mario Schneider
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology     Volume:  49     ISSN:  1479-828X     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-28     Completed Date:  2010-01-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0001027     Medline TA:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  478-83     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany. Eugen.ruckhaeberle@med.uni-frankfurt.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Episiotomy / adverse effects,  education
Exercise Therapy / education*,  instrumentation*
Female
Humans
Obstetric Labor Complications / prevention & control*
Patient Education as Topic*
Perineum / injuries*
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies

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