Case Files Quotes

“Cesarean delivery (for labor abnormalities) in the absence of clear cephalopelvic disproportion is generally reserved for arrest of active phase and ROM with adequate uterine contractions for at least 4 hours, or inadequate uterine contractions for at least 6 hours.”
― Eugene Toy, Case Files: Obstetrics & Gynecology

“Finally, the nonimmune rubella status should alert the practitioner to immunize for rubella during the postpartum time (since the rubella vaccine is live attenuated and is contraindicated during pregnancy).”
― Eugene Toy, Case Files: Obstetrics & Gynecology

“however, if the progress is prolonged or uterine contractions are inadequate, oxytocin is an option.”
― Eugene Toy, Case Files: Obstetrics & Gynecology

“active phase cannot be reliably defined until 6 cm of dilation.”
― Eugene Toy, Case Files: Obstetrics & Gynecology

“Screening for gestational diabetes at 26 to 28 weeks; generally consists of a 50-g oral glucose load and assessment of the serum glucose level after 1 hour.”
― Eugene Toy, Case Files: Obstetrics & Gynecology