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Transcervical amnioinfusion

C Vincent1, D Hickok

  • 1Swedish Hospital Family Practice Clinic, Seattle, WA 98104.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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Transcervical amnioinfusion can reduce fetal distress and Cesarean section rates. Further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and indications for use in labor and delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Transcervical amnioinfusion is a minimally invasive procedure for maternity units.
  • The procedure is relatively safe and simple to perform.

Observation:

  • Literature review from 1987 to present on amnioinfusion.
  • Keywords included: amnioinfusion, fetal distress, premature rupture of membranes, meconium aspiration, oligohydramnios.

Findings:

  • Amnioinfusion reduced variable fetal heart rate decelerations and Cesarean section rates for fetal distress.
  • Prophylactic amnioinfusion studied for premature rupture of membranes, meconium passage, and oligohydramnios.
  • A protocol for saline amnioinfusion during labor is proposed.

Implications:

  • Further studies are required to validate efficacy.
  • Clarification of indications for saline amnioinfusion is necessary.