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Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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[Management of preterm labor]
1Department of obstetrics and gynecology, Trousseau hospital, université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, AP-HP, 75012 Paris, France.
Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|October 30, 2016
Summary
Individualized management of preterm labor (PTL) is key. Focus on infection screening and treatment, avoiding prolonged hospitalization and bed rest for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Preterm labor (PTL) is a significant concern in obstetrics.
- Effective management strategies are crucial to improve outcomes for mother and child.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the optimal management of preterm labor (PTL).
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Medline and the Cochrane Library.
- The search covered publications from 1969 to March 2016.
Main Results:
- Screening for urinary tract infections and treating Group B Streptococcus are recommended.
- Routine antibiotic therapy, prolonged hospitalization, and bed rest are not recommended for PTL.
- Home care visits may benefit vulnerable patients post-hospitalization.
Conclusions:
- Individualized management of PTL is essential.
- Infection detection and treatment are critical components of PTL management.
- Avoiding prolonged hospitalization and bed rest is advised.
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