The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography over manual aspiration for gastric reserve volume estimation in critically ill patients.

Background: Although gastric reserve volume (GRV) is a surrogate marker of gastrointestinal dysfunction and feeding intolerance, there is ambiguity in its estimation due to problems associated with its measurement. Introduction of point-of-care ultrasound as a tool for anesthetists kindled interest in its use for GRV estimation.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, we recruited 57 critically ill patients and analyzed 586 samples of GRV obtained by both ultrasonography (USG) and manual aspiration.

Induction of labor with oxytocin in pregnancy with low-risk heart disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with underlying heart disease who underwent induction of labor with those who had spontaneous labor.

Materials And Methods: A total of 50 pregnant women with heart disease who were registered in cardio-obstetric clinic were recruited consecutively between 38-41 weeks' gestation. Patients with favorable Bishop scores at 38 weeks were randomized into two groups.