Efficacy of different methods of induction of labour at JPMC, Karachi
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 1995; 5 (4): 171-173
in English
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ABSTRACT
Induction of labour was carried out in 146 patients, 58 [39.73%] primigravidae and 88 [60.27%] multigravidae. The methods used were PGE pessaries in 56 [38.36%] cases, I/V infusion of syntocinon in 54 [36.98%]; extra amniotic Foley's catheter and syntocinon infusion in 8 [5.48%] and ARM followed by syntocinon infusion in 28 [19.18%] cases. Common indications were hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in 40 [27.39%] women and postmaturity in 27 [19.86%] cases. Induction of labour was successful in 117 [80.13%] patients with prostin pessary insertion being the most effective method-success rate [85.71%]
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Oxytocin
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Biological Availability
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Delivery, Obstetric
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Hypertension
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
1995
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