Results of a Needs Assessment to Guide the Development of a Website to Enhance Emotional Wellness and Healthy Behaviors During Pregnancy.

In preparation for developing a website to enhance emotional wellness and healthy lifestyle during the perinatal period, this study examined women's informational needs and barriers. Seventy-four women who were pregnant or had given birth completed an online survey inquiring about information needs and preferred sources related to psychosocial aspects and lifestyle behaviors. Information related to healthy diet choices and weight management, followed by exercise, was rated highly as a need.

Advantage of using a recombinant activated factor VII in traumatic haemorrhagic shock: The Bordeaux experience.

Introduction: Several series of patient studies have been published on the use of rFVIIa in traumatic haemorrhagic shock, although to date no international recommendations have been produced. France does not currently recognise traumatic haemorrhagic shock as an appropriate indication for the use of rFVIIa.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study, we present our experience in the use of rFVIIa in traumatic haemorrhagic shock.

The median effective dose of preemptive gabapentin on postoperative morphine consumption after posterior lumbar spinal fusion.

Background: A single dose of preemptive gabapentin reduces postoperative pain and postoperative analgesic consumption. However, the optimal dose of preemptive gabapentin remains to be evaluated.

Methods: In this prospective study, we defined the median effective analgesic dose using an up-and-down sequential allocation technique of preemptive gabapentin in 67 patients undergoing elective posterior lumbar spinal fusion.