Chemotherapeutic induction of labour. A rational approach.

摘要: Induction of labour, defined as stimulation uterine contractions before the spontaneous onset is indicated when condition mother or fetus precludes awaiting labour. In current medical practice, induction labour comprises 2 phases: cervical priming and contractions. Although numerous agents have been used for priming, standard care use intracervical intravaginal prostaglandin E2. The only drug currently intravenous oxytocin. While many protocols are deemed acceptable, required, amniotomy oxytocin advocated. Utilising this approach, rapid delivery can be obtained in majority women.