| Use of uterine EMG and cervical LIF in monitoring pregnant patients. | |
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PMID: 15715606 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: Review the uterine electromyography (EMG) and cervical light-induced fluorescence (LIF) devices and their role in the evaluation of uterine and cervical function in comparison with present methods. DESIGN: Review of recent studies. SETTING: University of Texas Medical Branch Labour and Delivery Clinics. POPULATION: Various groups of pregnant women. METHODS: We have developed and recently improved non-invasive methods to evaluate quantitatively uterine electrical signals from the abdominal surface and cervical collagen. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Uterine EMG utilised power density spectrum (PDS) peak frequency and total power (P(0)) and cervical LIF utilising LIF ratio. RESULTS: Human studies indicate that uterine and cervical performance can be successfully monitored during pregnancy using EMG and LIF, respectively, and the assessment of uterine and cervical function can both be used to influence patient management in a variety of conditions associated with labour, more than can currently available methods. CONCLUSIONS: The potential benefits of the proposed instrumentation include the following: a reduction in the rate of preterm birth, improved maternal and perinatal outcome, better monitoring of treatment, decreased caesarean section rate and better research methods for understanding uterine and cervical function. |
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Authors:
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Robert E Garfield; William L Maner; Holger Maul; George R Saade |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Volume: 112 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1470-0328 ISO Abbreviation: BJOG Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-17 Completed Date: 2005-05-18 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100935741 Medline TA: BJOG Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 103-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Reproductive Sciences, Department of OB-GYN, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-1062, USA. |
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Cervical Ripening
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physiology Cervix Uteri / physiology* Electromyography / methods Female Fluorescence Humans Myometrium / physiology Obstetric Labor, Premature / physiopathology* Pregnancy Prenatal Care / methods |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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M01 RR 00073/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; R01 37480//PHS HHS |
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