Lidocaine spray vs mepivacaine local infiltration for suturing 1st/2nd grade perineal lacerations: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial.

Background: Perineal lacerations are a very common complication of post-partum. Usually, the repair of 1st and 2nd-grade lacerations is performed after the administration of local anesthesia. Despite the great relevance of the problem, there are only a few studies about the best choice of local anesthetic to use during suturing.

Intrauterine fetal death in a COVID positive pregnant woman.

SARS-CoV-2 disease mechanisms are not yet fully understood, especially in cases affecting pregnant women. In fact, although they suffer from the same symptoms as non-pregnant women, they are more susceptible to-adverse outcomes of COVID-19 as well as pregnancy complications leading to stillbirth, premature rupture of membrane, or intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD). The consequences on pregnancy are not clearly correlated with the severity of the infection.

Management of pregnancy and childbirth in a patient with glutaric aciduria type II.

Glutaric aciduria type II (GA II) is a genetic disorder that interferes with the body's ability to break down proteins and fats to produce energy. Signs and symptoms vary greatly depending on the age of onset and severity of the condition. Pregnancy may be a high-risk period in women affected by metabolic disorders, because the mother must guarantee wellness for both her and fetus.

Lung Ultrasound Signs and Their Correlation With Clinical Symptoms in COVID-19 Pregnant Women: The "PINK-CO" Observational Study.

Objective: To analyze the application of lung ultrasound (LUS) diagnostic approach in obstetric patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and compare LUS score and symptoms of the patients.

Design: A single-center observational retrospective study from October 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

Setting: Department of Ob/Gyn at the University-Hospital of Udine, Italy.