Reference range for tissue oxygen saturation in pregnancy using near-infrared spectroscopy.

Objective: To estimate the reference range of tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) values in pregnancy. Near-infrared spectroscopy-derived StO2 is a noninvasive continuous measure used to predict hypoperfusion. Normal StO2 values have not been established in pregnant women.

Laparotomy operative note template constructed through a modified Delphi method.

Objective: An operative note is indispensable to physician documentation and decision-making; however, there are no accepted standards for operative note content. Our aim was to use a modified Delphi consensus-building method to construct a uniform operative note template for laparotomy.

Study Design: Using Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requirements, literature review, and feedback from 15 medical malpractice defense attorneys, we compiled a draft operative note template of 31 elements.

Educational games in an obstetrics and gynecology core curriculum.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare learning satisfaction and effectiveness using traditional lecture or educational game in teaching medical students about ectopic pregnancy.

Study Design: Third-year medical students were randomized to instruction about ectopic pregnancy through either standard lecture or educational Jeopardy style game. Students in each group completed a pretest, posttest, and satisfaction survey.