Publications by authors named "J M Sandall"

Objective: Our institutional data revealed high pneumothorax rates in term neonates resuscitated in the delivery room (DR). Other studies have reported that high rates of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the DR are associated with increased pneumothorax rates. We sought to test the hypothesis that quality improvement efforts to reduce the use of CPAP in the DR would be associated with a reduced incidence of pneumothorax.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic increased the reliance on telemedicine, particularly in maternity care, leading to the BUMP trials which evaluated self-monitoring blood pressure for pregnant individuals at risk of hypertension.
  • Qualitative interviews with 39 pregnant women revealed that while self-monitoring was generally seen as reassuring and empowering, it also created uncertainty and added responsibility, causing some women to opt out of the intervention.
  • Ultimately, the BUMP trials did not demonstrate significant improvements in early detection or management of hypertension from blood pressure self-monitoring in pregnant women at higher risk for preeclampsia.
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