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  2. Cervical cerclage - Wikipedia

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    The patient will then be allowed to return home, but will be instructed to remain in bed or avoid physical activity (including sexual intercourse) for two to three days, or up to two weeks. Follow-up appointments will usually take place so that her doctor can monitor the cervix and stitch and watch for signs of premature labor. [citation needed]

  3. Suture materials comparison chart - Wikipedia

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    Adsorbable biological suture material. Chromic is an adsorbable suture made by twisting together strands of purified collagen taken from bovine intestines. Due to undergoing a ribbon stage chromicisation (treatment with chromic acid salts), the chromic offers roughly twice the stitch-holding time of plain catgut.

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    When her baby was born — in a hospital, despite plans to birth at home with midwives, due to unforeseen developments during labor — she says she was “completely spent and vulnerable ...

  6. 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia

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    Anti-microbial properties have been observed against gram-positive and non-pseudomonas gram-negative bacteria, but are not fully understood.It is believed that the interaction between the positively charged bacterial capsule and the negatively charged 8-octyl cyanoacrylate destabilizes the cell capsule of the bacteria, killing it.

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  8. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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    The porous fabric of Steri-Strips allows more fresh air to the wound and prevent skin maceration.Plastic or other non-porous bandages often prevent perspiration and other bodily fluids from drying and are more likely to cause the wound to be macerated, which increases risk of bacterial or fungal infection.

  9. Obstetrical forceps - Wikipedia

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    Forceps births, like all assisted births, should only be undertaken to help promote the health of the mother or baby. In general, a forceps birth is likely to be safer for both the mother and baby than the alternatives – either a ventouse birth or a caesarean section – although caveats such as operator skill apply.