Publications by authors named "Milena Garofalo"

Objective Competency-based medical education (CBME) is playing a central role in physicians' training. It focuses on competencies, measured by entrustable professional activities (EPAs). The aim of this survey is threefold for each EPA to (1) quantify the importance for Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) residency training; (2) set benchmarks; (3) identify the importance of simulation-based training (SBT).

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Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) continues to be the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, occurring in about five percent of deliveries. The most common cause of PPH is uterine atony, and a number of medical and surgical management techniques are available to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with PPH in this context. Uterine compression sutures provide a more conservative surgical approach, allowing for the preservation of fertility.

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There are global variations in obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) training curricula, both in length and in their structure and content. The ultimate goal for all residency programs is to ensure a skilled, competent physician, capable of independent practice by the end of his or her training. An online search was used for nationally recognized OBGYN training curricula.

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The optimal timing for cord clamping, early versus delayed, in the third stage of labour is a controversial subject. Issues surrounding the timing of cord clamping include gestational age and maternal and neonatal considerations. Delayed cord clamping (DCC) has been shown to increase placental transfusion, leading to an increase in neonatal blood volume at birth of approximately 30%.

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