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Lamicel for induction of labor
M D Berkus1, L E Laufe, M Castillo
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7836.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Lamicel, a synthetic osmotic cervical dilator, effectively ripens the cervix for labor induction in high-risk patients. This method aids in medical induction of labor when a short delay is safe.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Lamicel is a synthetic osmotic cervical dilator.
- It is used for cervical dilation in pregnancy termination.
- Its effectiveness in nonelective labor induction was evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Lamicel in nonelective medical induction of labor.
- To assess Lamicel's role in ripening the cervix for induction in high-risk patients.
Main Methods:
- Forty high-risk inpatients requiring delivery within 24-48 hours were studied.
- Lamicel devices were inserted the evening before induction.
- Bishop scores, induction-delivery times, and birth outcomes were recorded.
Main Results:
- Lamicel effectively ripened the cervix for labor induction.
- Data on Bishop scores, induction-delivery times, and birth rates were collected.
- Maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity was assessed.
Conclusions:
- Lamicel is an effective method for cervical ripening.
- It can be used in nonelective medical induction of labor for high-risk patients.
Keywords:
BiologyCervical DilatationCervical EffectsCervixDeliveryDemographic FactorsEndocrine SystemExaminations And DiagnosesFertilityFertility MeasurementsGenitaliaGenitalia, FemaleHormonesLaboratory Examinations And DiagnosesOxytocin--administraction and dosageParityPhysiologyPituitary HormonesPopulationPopulation DynamicsPregnancyPregnancy OutcomesReproductionTreatmentUrogenital SystemUterus