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- Title
Examination of the Pharmacology of Oxytocin and Clinical Guidelines for Use in Labor.
- Authors
Page, Katie; McCool, William F.; Guidera, Mamie
- Abstract
The use of exogenous oxytocin to induce or augment labor has increased in recent years. This literature-informed review examines the action of this medication and the potential associated complications, with an evaluation of current professional practice guidelines. A brief history of the use of exogenous oxytocin for labor induction or augmentation is presented. In addition, risk management strategies for the prevention of oxytocin-related adverse outcomes and subsequent litigation are identified.
- Subjects
ACTIVE oxygen in the body; DOCUMENTATION; INTRAVENOUS therapy; INDUCED labor (Obstetrics); MATERNAL-fetal exchange; EVALUATION of medical care; MEDICAL protocols; OXYTOCIN; RISK management in business; UTERUS; UTERINE contraction; CONTINUING education units; FETAL heart rate; PREGNANCY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2017, Vol 62, Issue 4, p425
- ISSN
1526-9523
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jmwh.12610