A multi-centre quality improvement project to reduce the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): study protocol
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1965-0
Abstract: BackgroundThird and fourth degree perineal tears, or obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), sustained during childbirth can result in anal incontinence and psychosocial problems which require ongoing treatment. Within the English National Health System (NHS) reported… read more here.
Keywords: oasi; project; anal sphincter; quality improvement ... See more keywords
Which elements were significant in reducing obstetric anal sphincter injury? A prospective follow-up study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04260-z
Abstract: Background To examine which elements of an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) care bundle were protective for OASI. Several interventional trials showed that application of a care bundle involving a hands-on approach to perineal protection… read more here.
Keywords: oasi; fetal head; obstetric anal; hand fetal ... See more keywords