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10 articles for “Obstetric emergency.”
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To Develop a Checklist on Availability and Utilization of Equipments and Supplies for Labor Room and Obstetric Emergency Setting
Abstract: The maternal mortality rate is high at the time of delivery and also associated with obstetric emergencies (like PPH and Eclampsia). It is important to have emergency care available in case it is needed at the time of delivery, after birth or during any obstetric emergency. The checklist use for improving the health has a large evidence base and checklist based solutions has been shown to reduce complications that help …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Magnitude and Risk Factors of Ante-partum Hemorrhage in Lemlem Karl Hospital, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Antepartum Hemorrhage (APH) is a grave obstetrical emergency. APH continues to be a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality even in modern obstetrics. It is one of the most frequent emergencies. Vaginal bleeding in the third trimester complicates 2–5% of all pregnancies. It is considered an obstetric emergency because hemorrhage remains the most frequent cause of maternal and fetal deaths. It is a critical for the well-being …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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The Nursing Perspective: Emerging Competencies in Midwifery and Neonatal Care
Abstract: A skilled attendant is a qualified healthcare practitioner, such as a midwife, doctor, or nurse, who has received appropriate education and training to effectively handle uncomplicated pregnancies, childbirth, and the immediate postnatal period. They are equipped to identify, manage, and refer any complications that may arise in women and newborns. Skilled attendants have the necessary knowledge and skills to manage normal pregnancies and childbirth, and their presence during delivery is …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Impact of Safe Delivery app on Knowledge Regarding Modern Contraception Among Final Year B. Sc Nursing Students in Chittoor Dist., AP
Abstract: Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, particularly in low-income countries, highlighting the importance of skilled healthcare providers. Mobile health innovations such as the Safe Delivery App (SDA) have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening knowledge and skills in obstetric emergency management. However, limited evidence exists regarding its role in improving knowledge of modern contraception among nursing students, who represent the future maternal health workforce. This study aimed …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Capacity Building Initiatives for Health Workforce Development in Gujarat, India
Abstract: Human resources are critical component of an efficient and effective health care system. In many developing countries including India, there has been a long-term neglect in the planning and implementation of capacity building efforts for the public health workforce. Recently several states in India have launched variety of initiatives to address this challenge. Efforts for manpower development in Gujarat were initiated in 2000. Present manuscript attempts to document the initiatives …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Blood Cell Saver Machine
Abstract: Intraoperative Cell Salvage (ICS) is a crucial technique in modern surgical practice aimed at minimizing the need for allogeneic blood transfusions. By collecting, filtering, washing, and re-infusing a patient’s own blood lost during surgery, ICS provides a safer and cost-effective alternative to donor transfusion, reducing the risk of transfusion-related infections and immunologic reactions. Initially conceptualized in the early 19th century, ICS technology evolved significantly with the introduction of the Cell …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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Predictors of Low Birth Weight in Tigrai Regional State, Northern Ethiopia: Hospital Based Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: Low birth weight is a serious public health crisis to neonatal survival, about 20.6 million such infants born each year and the developing world inhabits 96.5% of them and little is documented about the predictors of low birth weight in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study is intended to identify the determinants of low birth weight in governmental hospitals of Tigrai national state, Ethiopia.Method: A case-control study was carried out at …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Hakim Ismail Jurjani (1042–1137 AD): Life, Works, and Medical Legacy
Abstract: Hakim Ismail Jurjani, also known as Seyyed Isma’il Jorjani, was among the most distinguished physicians and scholars of medieval Persian medicine whose contributions significantly influenced the development of Greco-Arab and Unani medical traditions. His monumental encyclopedia, Zakhīra Khwārazmshāhī (Treasure of the Khwarazm Shah), is regarded as one of the greatest medical compilations of the Islamic Golden Age and represents a landmark in the evolution of Persian scientific literature. Unlike earlier …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Hakim Ismail Jurjani (1042–1137 AD): Life, Works, and Medical Legacy
Abstract: Hakim Ismail Jurjani, also known as Seyyed Isma’il Jorjani, was among the most distinguished physicians and scholars of medieval Persian medicine whose contributions significantly influenced the development of Greco-Arab and Unani medical traditions. His monumental encyclopedia, Zakhīra Khwārazmshāhī (Treasure of the Khwarazm Shah), is regarded as one of the greatest medical compilations of the Islamic Golden Age and represents a landmark in the evolution of Persian scientific literature. Unlike earlier …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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A Study and Report on Assessment of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns and Drug Resistance Among Various Infectious Diseases in Hospital
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance remains the biggest cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the age standardized mortality due to infectious diseases in India in 2008 was 377 per 100,000 persons, which is considered as highest in South Asia. This has led to the increased prescribing of antibiotics even at unnecessary conditions, which increased the rate of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, which in turn resulted in the emergence of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–35 Read article