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Labor Dystocia

Year: 2020

Type: report

Abstract: Purpose of Review To review the evidence on the definition of "normal" labor progression and the comparative effectiveness of different strategies for treating labor dystocia in women with otherwise uncomplicated pregnancies. Strategies assessed include amniotomy, supportive care measures, epidural analgesia, frequency of cervical examination, intrauterine pressure catheters, high- versus low-dose oxytocin protocols, electronic fetal monitoring or intermittent auscultation during augmentation with oxytocin, and delayed or Valsalva pushing.

DOI: 10.23970/ahrqepccer226

Authors: Evan R. Myers, Gillian D. Sanders, Remy R. Coeytaux, Kara A. McElligott, Patricia G. Moorman, Karen Hicklin, Chad Grotegut, Margaret Villers, Adam Goode, Hilary Campbell, Deanna Befus, Amanda J. McBroom, J. Kelly Davis, Kathryn Lallinger, Robyn Fortman, Andrzej Kosinski

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4245579208

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