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Kearney L, Craswell A, Dick N, Massey D, Nugent R. Evidence-based guidelines for intrapartum maternal hydration assessment and management: A scoping review. Birth 2024; 51:253-263. [PMID: 37803945 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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PROBLEM Inconsistent practice relating to intrapartum hydration assessment and management is reported, and potential harm exists for laboring women and birthing persons. BACKGROUND Labor and birth are physically demanding, and adequate nutrition and hydration are essential for labor progress. A lack of clear consensus on intrapartum hydration assessment and management during labor and birth currently exists. In addition, there is an inconsistent approach to managing hydration, often including a mixture of intravenous and oral fluids that are poorly monitored. AIM The aim of this scoping review was to identify and collate evidence-based guidelines for intrapartum hydration assessment and management of maternal hydration during labor and birth. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched, in addition to professional college association websites. Inclusion criteria were intrapartum clinical guidelines in English, published in the last 10 years. FINDINGS Despite searching all appropriate databases in maternity care, we were unable to identify evidence-based guidelines specific to hydration assessment and management, therefore resulting in an "empty review." A subsequent review of general intrapartum care guidelines was undertaken. Our adapted review identified 12 guidelines, seven of which referenced the assessment and management of maternal hydration during labor and birth. Three guidelines recommend that "low-risk" women in spontaneous labor at term should hold determination over what they ingest in labor. No recommendations with respect to assessment and management of hydration for women undergoing induction of labor were found. DISCUSSION Despite the increasing use of intravenous fluid as an adjunct to oral intake to maintain maternal intrapartum hydration, there is limited evidence and, subsequently, guidelines to determine best practice in this area. How hydration is assessed was also largely absent from general intrapartum care guidelines, further perpetuating potential clinical variation in this area. CONCLUSION There is an absence of guidelines specific to the assessment and management of maternal hydration during labor and birth, despite its importance in ensuring labor progress and safe care.
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- Lauren Kearney
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Women's and Newborn Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
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- Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
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Imran M, Kamran A, Fakih N, Afyouni A, Naguib MM, Saleh AO, Abdullah L, Arshad S, Mouffokes A, Abuelazm M. Intravenous fluid rate of 250 mL/h versus 125 mL/h in nulliparous women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:621-633. [PMID: 37855398 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence regarding the type and rate of intravenous (IV) fluid administration during labor is still inconclusive and the studies assessing the impact of IV fluids had mixed results. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of IV fluids at an infusion rate of 250 mL/h as compared with 125 mL/h on labor outcomes in nulliparous women. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched six databases for relevant studies through a search strategy containing the relevant keywords "IV hydration", "IV fluids", and "labor" from the inception of these databases to May 1, 2023, without any applied restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA Search results were imported to Covidence for screening of eligible articles for this review. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the impact of IV fluids at 250 mL/h on the outcomes of labor in nulliparous women at term (>37 weeks) as compared with 125 mL/h were included only. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Data regarding the characteristics of included studies, participant's baseline characteristics, and concerned outcomes were collected in an Excel spreadsheet and all the concerned outcomes were pooled as risk ratios (RR) or mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) in the meta-analysis models using RevMan 5.4. MAIN RESULTS Pooled data from 11 RCTs with 1815 patients showed that 250 mL/h infusion rate had a significant reduction in cesarean section rate (RR 0.70, 95% CI 0.56-0.88, P = 0.002), the first stage of labor duration (MD -46.97, 95% CI -81.79 to -12.14, P = 0.008), the second stage of labor duration (MD -2.69, 95% CI -4.34 to -1.05, P = 0.001), prolonged labor incidence (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.58-0.89, P = 0.003), as compared with 125 mL/h. Also, the vaginal delivery rate (RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02-1.12, P = 0.009) was higher with a 250 mL/h infusion rate. CONCLUSION IV fluids at an infusion rate of 250 mL/h during labor in nulliparous women decreased the cesarean delivery rate, increased the vaginal delivery rate, shortened the first and second-stage labor duration, decreased the incidence of prolonged labor as compared with 125 mL/h. These findings suggest enhanced labor progression and a lower risk of labor complications with higher infusion rates. However, future research involving a more diverse population and exploring the potential benefits of combining IV infusion rates with other interventions, such as adding dextrose or less restrictive oral intake during labor, is needed.
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- Muhammad Imran
- University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Police Hospital, Damascus, Syria
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- University College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Oran, Algeria
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Davis KM, Rosinger AY, Murdock KW. Ex vivo LPS-stimulated cytokine production is associated with hydration status in community-dwelling middle-to-older-aged adults. Eur J Nutr 2023; 62:1681-1690. [PMID: 36790579 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03105-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Suboptimal hydration has been linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes. Few studies have examined the impact of hydration status on immune function, a plausible physiological mechanism underlying these associations. Therefore, we tested how variation in hydration status was associated with circulating pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and ex vivo lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated pro-inflammatory cytokine production. METHODS Blood samples were obtained from a community sample of healthy middle-to-older-aged adults (N = 72). These samples were used to assess serum osmolality, a biomarker of hydration status, and markers of immune function including circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and stimulated pro-inflammatory cytokine production after 4 and 24 h of incubation with LPS. Multiple linear regressions were used to test the association between serum osmolality (as a continuous variable) and markers of immune function at baseline and after 4 and 24 h adjusting for age, sex, and BMI. These models were re-estimated with serum osmolality dichotomized at the cut-off for dehydration (> 300 mOsm/kg). RESULTS While not significantly associated with circulating cytokines (B = - 0.03, p = 0.09), serum osmolality was negatively associated with both 4 h (B = - 0.05, p = 0.048) and 24 h (B = - 0.05, p = 0.03) stimulated cytokine production when controlling for age, sex, and BMI. Similarly, dehydration was associated with significantly lower cytokine production at both 4 h (B = - 0.54, p = 0.02) and 24 h (B = - 0.51, p = 0.02) compared to adequate hydration. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that dehydration may be associated with suppressed immune function in generally healthy middle-to-older aged community-dwelling adults. Further longitudinal research is needed to more clearly define the role of hydration in immune function.
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- Kristin M Davis
- Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University, 219 Biobehavioral Health Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University, 219 Biobehavioral Health Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.,Department of Anthropology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University, 219 Biobehavioral Health Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.
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The administration of intravenous fluids to nulliparous women in labour: A retrospective clinical chart review and fluid balance documentation audit. Collegian 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Haghighi L, Jahanshahi F, Mokhtari M, Rampisheh Z, Momeni M. Comparative evaluation of normal saline, 1/3-2/3, and ringer's lactate infusion on labour outcome, PH, bilirubin, and glucose level of the umbilical cord blood in nulliparous women with labour induction: a randomised clinical trial. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2022; 42:1862-1867. [PMID: 35579297 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2049719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the effects of infusion of normal saline, 1/3-2/3, and Ringer's lactate fluids on labour outcome, pH, bilirubin, and glucose level of umbilical cord blood. In this randomised clinical trial, 450 nulliparous women with Bishop score ˂5 and indication of pregnancy termination were randomly divided into three groups to receive normal saline, 1/3-2/3, or Ringer's lactate infusion at a rate of 125 mL/h for hydration, upon starting induction of labour. Results of this study indicated that the incidence of hypoglycaemia (p = .19), hyper bilirubinemia (p = .87) and acidosis (p = .10) was similar in neonates of the three groups. Also, there were no statistically significant differences between the three groups with regard to the duration of labour; glucose, bilirubin and pH level of cord blood; and mode of delivery. It can be concluded that infusion of Ringer's lactate, normal saline or 1/3-2/3 fluid during labour is not associated with different maternal or foetal/neonatal outcomes, and none of the fluids has superiority to the others.Impact statementWhat is already known on this subject? Several studies have been conducted on the association between type and volume of infused fluid on labour duration and neonatal outcomes. However, there has been some controversy.What do the results of this study add? This is the first study that has investigated the association between infusion of Ringer's lactate, normal saline or 1/3-2/3 fluid during labour with labour outcome and pH, bilirubin, and glucose level of the umbilical cord blood and results showed that these fluids have no effect on maternal or foetal/neonatal outcomes and also none of these fluids has superiority to the others.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Due to contradictory results of previous studies, further research with greater sample sizes and different fluids type and volumes may be needed to examine the association between infusion of fluids and neonatal and labour outcomes more precisely.
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- Ladan Haghighi
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Committee Member, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Urology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obstetrician and Gynecologist, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Community and Family Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obstetrician and Gynecologist, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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A double-blinded randomized controlled trial on the effects of increased intravenous hydration in nulliparas undergoing induction of labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2022; 227:269.e1-269.e7. [PMID: 35114186 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rates of labor induction are increasing, raising concerns related to increased healthcare utilization costs. High-dose intravenous fluid (250 cc/h) has been previously demonstrated to shorten the time to delivery in nulliparous individuals in spontaneous labor. Whether or not this relationship exists among individuals undergoing induction of labor is unknown. OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of high-dose intravenous hydration on time to delivery among nulliparous individuals undergoing induction of labor. STUDY DESIGN Nulliparous individuals presenting for induction of labor with a Bishop score of ≤6 (with and without rupture of membranes) were randomized to receive either 125 cc/h or 250 cc/h of normal saline. The primary outcome was length of labor (defined as time from initiation of study fluids to delivery). Both time to overall delivery and vaginal delivery were evaluated. Secondary outcomes included the lengths of each stage of labor, the percentage of individuals delivering within 24 hours, and maternal and neonatal outcomes, including cesarean delivery rate. RESULTS A total of 180 individuals meeting inclusion criteria were enrolled and randomized. Baseline demographic characteristics were similar between groups; however, there was a higher incidence of diabetes mellitus in the group receiving 125 cc/h. Average length of labor was similar between groups (27.6 hours in 250 cc/h and 27.8 hours in 125 cc/h), as was the length of each stage of labor. Cox regression analysis did not demonstrate an effect of fluid rate on time to delivery. Neither the admission Bishop score, body mass index, nor other demographic characteristics affected time to delivery or vaginal delivery. There were no differences in maternal or neonatal outcomes, including overall cesarean delivery rate, clinically apparent iatrogenic intraamniotic infection, Apgar scores, need for neonatal phototherapy, or neonatal intensive care unit stay. CONCLUSION There were no observed differences in the length of labor or maternal or neonatal outcomes with the administration of an increased rate of intravenous fluids among nulliparous individuals undergoing induction of labor.
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Di Tullio I, Azzolina D, Piras GN, Comoretto RI, Minto C, De Angeli S, Gregori D. Factors associated with blood cord unit bankability: an analysis of a 15-year-long case series. Cell Tissue Bank 2020; 21:77-87. [PMID: 31848776 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-019-09799-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Blood banking is a long and complex process requiring an accurate screening of potential donors and high-quality control systems. Previous studies in literature investigated factors potentially determining a higher cell levels with the aim of optimizing donors' selection and improving banking process. This study aims to identify factors associated with the concentration of stem cells in umbilical cord blood, so increasing the probability of bankability, focusing on the possible implications in terms of obstetric and resources management. This is a retrospective study conducted in the Obstetric Units of two Italian Hospitals in Montebelluna and Castelfranco Veneto. Study has been conducted on cord blood units banked between 1999 and 2015. Data on medical histories and clinical characteristics of mother and baby have been retrieved via a retrospective examination of medical records. A total of 869 cord blood units were studied. At multivariable analysis, in agreement with literature, birthweight and placental weight have been found to be associated with higher concentration of total nucleated cells. As additional factor, amount of fluid infused was associated with cord blood units' count. This study is the first one to clearly identify the role of fluid infusion on cord blood units' counts in addition to placental weight and delivery. Some non-modifiable features can help in predicting bankability from pre-natal aspects to factors more related with obstetric management is suggested.
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- Isabella Di Tullio
- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy
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- ULSS 9, Treviso, Viale Bartolomeo D'Alviano 34, 31100, Treviso, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via Loredan 18, 35131, Padua, Italy.
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Hyponatraemia reversibly affects human myometrial contractility. An in vitro pilot study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0220020. [PMID: 31971939 PMCID: PMC6977732 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background In a previous study we found a significant correlation between dystocia and hyponatraemia that developed during labour. The present study examined a possible causal relationship. In vitro studies often use area under the curve (AUC) determined by frequency and force of contractions as a measure of myometrial contractility. However, a phase portrait plot of isometric contraction, obtained by plotting the first derivate of contraction against force of contraction, could indicate that bi-or multiphasic contractions might be less effective compared to the smooth contractions. Material and methods Myometrial biopsies were obtained from 17 women undergoing elective caesarean section at term. Each biopsy was divided into 8 strips and mounted isometrically in a force transducer. Seven biopsies were used in the first part of the study when half of the strips were immersed in the hyponatraemic study solution S containing Na+ 120 mmol/L and observed for 1 hour, followed by 1 hour in normonatraemic control solution C containing Na+ 136 mmol/L, then again in S for 1 hour, and finally 1 hour in C. The other half of the strips were studied in reverse order, C-S-C-S. The remaining ten biopsies were included in the second part of the study. Response to increasing doses of oxytocin (OT) in solutions S and C was studied. In the first part of the study we calculated AUC, and created phase portrait plots of two different contractions from the same strip, one smooth and one biphasic. In both parts of the study we registered frequency and force of contractions, and described appearance of the contractions. Results First part of the study: Mean (median) contractions per hour in C: 8.7 (7.6), in S 14,3 (13). Mean (SD) difference between groups 5.6 (4.2), p = 0.018. Force of contractions in C: 11.8 (10.2) mN, in S: 10.8 (9.2) mN, p = 0.09, AUC increased in S; p = 0.018. Bi-/multiphasic contractions increased from 8% in C to 18% in S, p = 0.001. All changes were reversible in C. Second part of the study: Frequency after OT 1.65 x 10−9 M in C:3.4 (2.9), in S: 3.8 (3.2), difference between groups: p = 0.48. After OT 1.65 x 10−7 M in C: 7.8 (8.9), increase from previous OT administration: p = 0.09, in S: 8.7 (9.0), p = 0.04, difference between groups, p = 0.32. Only at the highest dose of OT dose was there an increase in force of contraction in S, p = 0.05, difference between groups, p = 0.33. Initial response to OT was more frequently bi/multiphasic in S, reaching significance at the highest dose of OT(1.65 x 10−7 M), p = 0.015. when almost all contractions were bi/multiphasic. Conclusion Hyponatraemia reversibly increased frequency of contractions and appearance of bi-or multiphasic contractions, that could reduce myometrial contractility. This could explain the correlation of hyponatraemia and instrumental delivery previously observed. Contractions in the hyponatraemic solution more frequently showed initial multiphasic contractions when OT was added in increasing doses. Longer lasting labours carry the risk both of hyponatraemia and OT administration, and their negative interaction could be significant. Further studies should address this possibility.
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Hernández López AB, Muriel Miguel C, Fernández-Cañadas Morillo A, López Lapeyrere C, Pérez Medina T, Salcedo Mariña Á, Fornet Ruiz I, Rubio González E, Solís Muñoz M. Efficacy of "optimal hydration" during labor: HYDRATA study protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Res Nurs Health 2019; 43:8-16. [PMID: 31793019 DOI: 10.1002/nur.21998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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There is a lack of consensus in the international scientific community with respect to the most suitable hydration strategies when attending nulliparous women during low-risk births. This paper describes the protocol for a randomized controlled trial to compare two hydration strategies and their influence on maternal and neonatal morbidity. The study population consists of nulliparous women admitted to the obstetrics department of a University Hospital. The women are being randomized into two groups: the "optimal hydration" group, which will be guaranteed 300 ml/hr liquids (crystalloids and bottled mineral water) with a minimum diuresis of 35 ml/hr; and the "variability in hydration" group, which will receive intravenous (alternating normal saline, Ringer's lactate solution, glucose, or Voluven®) and clear (bottled mineral water or isotonic drinks [Aquarius®]) liquids, without any established perfusion rate, and without established minimum diuresis. Outcomes for mothers include duration of labor, cesarean section, fever, and dehydration. Outcomes for newborns are respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, jaundice, weight loss over 48 hr, and breastfeeding difficulties. Analysis will be per-protocol. Administering optimal hydration may improve health and safety for mothers and their newborn and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity. The study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov. The project received funding by the Ministry of Health of Spain and is approved by the Research Ethics Committee.
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- Ana Belén Hernández López
- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España.,Grupo de Investigación en Enfermería y Salud, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Puerta de Hierro-Segovia de Arana, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España.,Grupo de Investigación en Enfermería y Salud, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Puerta de Hierro-Segovia de Arana, Madrid, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Enfermería y Salud, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Puerta de Hierro-Segovia de Arana, Madrid, España.,Centro de Salud Valle de la Oliva, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España.,Escuela de medicina, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.,Grupo de Investigación y Desarrollo de Nuevas Técnicas Quirúrgicas en Ginecología, Puerta de Hierro- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Segovia Arana, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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- Departamento de nefrología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Enfermería y Salud, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Puerta de Hierro-Segovia de Arana, Madrid, España.,Unidad de Investigación de Cuidados, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, España
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Riegel M, Quist-Nelson J, Saccone G, Locci M, Shrivastava VK, Salim R, Fisher A, Nordstrom L, Kunselman AR, Repke J, Fong A, Smulian J, Xodo S, Mokhtari N, Zullo F, Berghella V. Dextrose intravenous fluid therapy in labor reduces the length of the first stage of labor. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 228:284-294. [PMID: 30055509 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect on length of labor when patients receive IVF with or without dextrose. Searches were performed in electronic databases from inception of each database to May 2018. Trials comparing intrapartum IVF containing dextrose (i.e. intervention group) with no dextrose or placebo (i.e. control group) were included. Only trials examining low-risk pregnancies in labor at ≥36 weeks were included. Studies were included regardless of oral intake restriction. The primary outcome was the length of total labor from randomization to delivery. The meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model. Sixteen trials (n = 2503 participants) were included in the meta-analysis. Women randomized in the IVF dextrose group did not have a statistically significant different length of total labor from randomization to delivery compared to IVF without dextrose (MD -38.33 min, 95% CI -88.23 to 11.57). IVF with dextrose decreased the length of the first stage (MD -75.81 min, 95% CI -120.67 to -30.95), but there was no change in the second stage. In summary, use of IVF with dextrose during labor in low-risk women at term does not affect total length of labor, but it does shorten the first stage of labor.
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- Melissa Riegel
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, CA, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska University Hospital and Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Penn State University College of Medicine-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, United States
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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Solomon N, Many A, Orbach R, Mandel D, Shinar S. Maternal and neonatal hyponatremia during labor: a case series. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2018. [PMID: 29526150 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2018.1446517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyponatremia during labor and delivery may result in severe maternal and neonatal sequelae. Our aim was to describe the direct effect of hyponatremia in labor on pregnancy outcome. METHODS A case series of parturients diagnosed with hyponatremia during labor and their neonates. Clinical presentation, laboratory workup, and maternal and neonatal outcomes are presented. RESULTS Four parturients and their corresponding six neonates were diagnosed with hyponatremia. Of these, two cases were caused by water intoxication and two were preeclampsia induced. While two were identified due to maternal or neonatal symptoms, two were diagnosed by routine laboratory testing. In all cases, low maternal sodium resulted in similarly low neonatal sodium. Neonatal symptoms included respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), lethargy, and jaundice. CONCLUSION Psychogenic drinking during labor and preeclampsia may predispose to maternal hyponatremia, resulting in neonatal hyponatremia. Early recognition and treatment can prevent further maternal deterioration and adverse neonatal sequelae.
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- Neta Solomon
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center , Tel Aviv , Israel
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center , Tel Aviv , Israel
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- b Department of Neonatology , Dana Dwek Children's Hospital , Tel Aviv , Israel
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- b Department of Neonatology , Dana Dwek Children's Hospital , Tel Aviv , Israel
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lis Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center , Tel Aviv , Israel
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Oxytocin is one of the most commonly used medications in obstetrics and has been associated with claims of negligence in cases of adverse outcomes. Errors involving intravenous oxytocin administration for induction or augmentation of labor are most commonly dose related and include failure to avoid or treat tachysystole or failure to asses or treat a fetal heart rate pattern indicative of disruption in oxygenation. Clinicians should be knowledgeable regarding pharmacokinetics of oxytocin and the effect of uterine contractions on fetal oxygenation as well as safe titration of oxytocin to achieve the desired effect while minimizing harm.
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Fong A, Serra AE, Caballero D, Garite TJ, Shrivastava VK. A randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial of the effects of fluid rate and/or presence of dextrose in intravenous fluids on the labor course of nulliparas. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 217:208.e1-208.e7. [PMID: 28322776 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 03/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prolonged labor has been demonstrated to increase adverse maternal and neonatal outcome. A practice that may decrease the risk of prolonged labor is the modification of fluid intake during labor. OBJECTIVE Several studies demonstrated that increased hydration in labor as well as addition of dextrose-containing fluids may be associated with a decrease in length of labor. The purpose of our study was to characterize whether high-dose intravenous fluids, standard-dose fluids with dextrose, or high-dose fluids with dextrose show a difference in the duration of labor in nulliparas. STUDY DESIGN Nulliparous subjects with singletons who presented in active labor were randomized to 1 of 3 groups of intravenous fluids: 250 mL/h of normal saline, 125 mL/h of 5% dextrose in normal saline, or 250 mL/h of 2.5% dextrose in normal saline. The primary outcome was total length of labor from initiation of intravenous fluid in vaginally delivered subjects. Secondary outcomes included cesarean delivery rate and length of second stage of labor, among other maternal and neonatal outcomes. RESULTS In all, 274 subjects who met inclusion criteria were enrolled. There were no differences in baseline characteristics among the 3 groups. There was no difference in the primary outcome of total length of labor in vaginally delivered subjects among the 3 groups. First stage of labor duration, second stage of labor duration, and cesarean delivery rates were also equivalent. There were no differences identified in other secondary outcomes including clinical chorioamnionitis, postpartum hemorrhage, blood loss, Apgar scores, or neonatal intensive care admission. CONCLUSION There is no difference in length of labor or delivery outcomes when comparing high-dose intravenous fluids, addition of dextrose, or use of high-dose intravenous fluids with dextrose in nulliparous women who present in active labor.
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- Alex Fong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MemorialCare Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MemorialCare Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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- Obstetrix/Pediatrix Medical Group, Sunrise, FL; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MemorialCare Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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Barasinski C, Vendittelli F. Oxytocin administration during spontaneous labor: Guidelines for clinical practice. Chapter 3: Interventions associated with oxytocin administration during spontaneous labor. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2017; 46:489-497. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The effect of type and volume of fluid hydration on labor duration of nulliparous women: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2017; 295:1407-1412. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-017-4381-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Paré J, Pasquier JC, Lewin A, Fraser W, Bureau YA. Reduction of total labor length through the addition of parenteral dextrose solution in induction of labor in nulliparous: results of DEXTRONS prospective randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 216:508.e1-508.e7. [PMID: 28153654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prolonged labor is a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and very few interventions are known to shorten labor course. Skeletal muscle physiology suggests that glucose supplementation might improve muscle performance in case of prolonged exercise and this situation is analogous to the gravid uterus during delivery. Therefore, it seemed imperative to evaluate the impact of adding carbohydrate supplements on the course of labor. OBJECTIVE We sought to provide evidence as to whether intravenous glucose supplementation during labor induction in nulliparous women can reduce total duration of active labor. STUDY DESIGN We performed a single-center prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing the use of parental intravenous dextrose 5% with normal saline to normal saline in induced nulliparous women. The study was conducted in a tertiary-level university hospital setting. Participants, caregivers, and those assessing the outcomes were blinded to group assignment. Inclusion criteria were singleton pregnancy at term with cephalic presentation and favorable cervix. Based on blocked randomization, patients were assigned to receive either 250 mL/h of intravenous dextrose 5% with normal saline or 250 mL/h of normal saline for the whole duration of induction, labor, and delivery. The primary outcome studied was the total length of active labor. Secondary outcomes included duration of the active phase of second stage of labor, the mode of delivery, Apgar scores, and arterial cord pH. RESULTS In all, 100 patients were randomized into each group. A total of 193 patients (96 in the dextrose with normal saline group and 97 in the normal saline group) were analyzed in the study. The median total duration of labor was significantly less in the dextrose with normal saline group (499 vs 423 minutes, P = .024) than in the normal saline group. The probabilities of a woman being delivered at 200 minutes and 450 minutes were 18.8% and 77.1% in the dextrose with normal saline group vs 8.2% and 59.8% in the normal saline group (Kolmogorov-Smirnov test P value = .027). There was no difference in the rate of cesarean delivery, instrumented delivery, Apgar score, or arterial cord pH. CONCLUSION Glucose supplementation significantly reduces the total length of labor without increasing the rate of complication in induced nulliparous women. Given the low cost and the safety of this intervention, glucose should be used as the default solute during labor.
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- Josianne Paré
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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Ehsanipoor RM, Saccone G, Seligman NS, Pierce-Williams RA, Ciardulli A, Berghella V. Intravenous fluid rate for reduction of cesarean delivery rate in nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2017; 96:804-811. [DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Robert M. Ehsanipoor
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Baltimore MD USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry; School of Medicine; University of Naples Federico II; Naples Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Rochester; Rochester NY USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Catholic University of Sacred Heart; Rome Italy
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Sidney Kimmel Medical College; Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia PA USA
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Zetterström R. Voluntary and therapeutic causes of water intoxication and hypertonic dehydration: perinatal risks in mother and offspring. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/11026480310002967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Lee L, Dy J, Azzam H. Prise en charge du travail spontané chez les femmes en santé, à terme. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2016; 38:866-890. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2016.04.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lee L, Dy J, Azzam H. Management of Spontaneous Labour at Term in Healthy Women. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2016; 38:843-865. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2016.04.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Li YP, Lin SY, Yeh CH, Hsu HC, Yang YL, Lee CN, Kuo SC. A proposed mother-friendly childbirth model for Taiwanese women and obstetricians' attitudes toward it. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 54:666-70. [PMID: 26700982 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2014.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Pleasant and humane childbirth is every mother's wish. The objective of this study was to propose a practicable mother-friendly childbirth model tailored to Taiwanese women in order to improve the quality of perinatal care and maternal satisfaction. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this study, the guidelines of several countries were systematically reviewed, and a standard set of clinical guidelines were established by a focus group. In addition, a total of 172 Taiwanese obstetricians were visited, and a cross-sectional study of these obstetricians' attitudes toward the practicality and effectiveness of the model was performed using questionnaires. RESULTS A total of 10 suggestions were developed for this woman-friendly childbirth model, including: (1) intermittent fetal monitoring for low-risk pregnancy, (2) no routine enema, (3) no routine perineal shaving, (4) no routine restricted oral intake, (5) no routine parenteral fluid support, (6) no routine elective amniotomy, (7) nonpharmacological pain management, (8) upright position during childbirth, (9) delayed pushing, and (10) restrictive episiotomy. Taiwanese obstetricians approved of no routine oral intake restriction and providing nonmedical pain relief. The majority of obstetricians disagreed that perineal shaving and routine elective amniotomy were necessary, and agreed to modify their practice according to the suggestions. Suggestions were still being debated, such as no routine parenteral fluid support, using an upright position for childbirth, and delayed pushing. Intermittent fetal monitoring for low-risk pregnancy, no routine enema, and restrictive episiotomy were questioned by many Taiwanese obstetricians. CONCLUSION Several suggestions were made in this model. However, there was still no consensus of Taiwanese obstetricians. More evidence for the advantages and disadvantages of the various suggestions was needed to convince Taiwanese obstetrician to modify their routine practice.
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- Yi-Ping Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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Li YP, Yeh CH, Lin SY, Chen TC, Yang YL, Lee CN, Kuo SC. A proposed mother-friendly childbirth model for Taiwanese women, the implementation and satisfaction survey. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 54:731-6. [PMID: 26700994 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Pleasant and humane childbirth is every mother's wish. We established one practicable and tailored Taiwanese mother-friendly childbirth model, and the objective of this study was to investigate the implementation, pregnancy outcomes, and women's satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used the Taiwanese mother-friendly childbirth model. Women from eight hospitals were divided into an experimental group and control group. The experimental group received prenatal care modified by the Taiwanese mother-friendly childbirth model and the control group received routine prenatal care according to their hospital. We performed a quasi-experimental study of women's satisfaction toward this mother-friendly childbirth model by questionnaires and surveyed the practicality and effectiveness of this model. RESULTS Seven hundred and fifty-one women from eight hospitals, including three medical centers and five regional hospitals were included. There was significantly different practices between the two groups, such as: (1) intermittent fetal monitoring for low-risk pregnancy; (2) no routine enema; (3) no perineal shaving; (4) less routine parenteral fluid support; (5) using an upright position; and (6) restrictive episiotomy. The mean maternal height, body weight gain, gestational age, birth weight, and episiotomy wound infection rate were indifferent. The epidural anesthesia rate and induction medication use were significantly lower in the experimental group. The self-reported pain score was higher in the experimental group and the self-reported satisfactory score was also higher in the experimental group, without statistical significance. CONCLUSION Women receiving standardized prenatal care modified by the woman-friendly childbirth model of prenatal care had less epidural anesthesia, less induction medication, higher self-reported satisfaction score, and indifferent pregnancy outcomes such as gestational age, birth weight, and wound infection rate.
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- Yi-Ping Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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Dapuzzo-Argiriou LM, Smulian JC, Rochon ML, Galdi L, Kissling JM, Schnatz PF, Gonzalez Rios A, Airoldi J, Carrillo MA, Maines J, Kunselman AR, Repke J, Legro RS. A multi-center randomized trial of two different intravenous fluids during labor. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2015; 29:191-6. [PMID: 25758624 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2014.998190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if the intrapartum use of a 5% glucose-containing intravenous solution decreases the chance of a cesarean delivery for women presenting in active labor. METHODS This was a multi-center, prospective, single (patient) blind, randomized study design implemented at four obstetric residency programs in Pennsylvania. Singleton, term, consenting women presenting in active spontaneous labor with a cervical dilation of <6 cm were randomized to lactated Ringer's with or without 5% glucose (LR versus D5LR) as their maintenance intravenous fluid. The primary outcome was the cesarean birth rate. Secondary outcomes included labor characteristics, as well as maternal or neonatal complications. RESULTS There were 309 women analyzed. Demographic variables and admitting cervical dilation were similar among study groups. There was no significant difference in the cesarean delivery rate for the D5LR group (23/153 or 15.0%) versus the LR arm (18/156 or 11.5%), [RR (95% CI) of 1.32 (0.75, 2.35), p = 0.34]. There were no differences in augmentation rates or intrapartum complications. CONCLUSIONS The use of intravenous fluid containing 5% dextrose does not lower the chance of cesarean delivery for women admitted in active labor.
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- Lisa M Dapuzzo-Argiriou
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lehigh Valley Health Network , Allentown , PA , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lehigh Valley Health Network , Allentown , PA , USA .,b University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine , Tampa , FL , USA
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Lehigh Valley Health Network , Allentown , PA , USA
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- c Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , The Reading Hospital , Reading , PA , USA
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- c Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , The Reading Hospital , Reading , PA , USA
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- c Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , The Reading Hospital , Reading , PA , USA
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- d Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , St. Luke's University Hospital , Bethlehem , PA , USA
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- d Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , St. Luke's University Hospital , Bethlehem , PA , USA
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- e Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA , and
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- e Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA , and
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- f Department of Public Health Sciences , Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA
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- e Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA , and
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- e Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine , Hershey , PA , USA , and
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Risberg A, Sjöquist M, Wedenberg K, Olsson U, Larsson A. Water balance during parturition and early puerperium: A prospective open trial. Clin Biochem 2015; 48:837-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2014] [Revised: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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El-Sharkawy AM, Sahota O, Lobo DN. Acute and chronic effects of hydration status on health. Nutr Rev 2015; 73 Suppl 2:97-109. [DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuv038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nygaard IE, Romero R. In appreciation of the leadership and stewardship of Drs Thomas J. Garite and Moon H. Kim. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 210:1-2. [PMID: 24359865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.10.878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Miller NR, Cypher RL, Nielsen PE, Foglia LM. Maternal pulse pressure at admission is a risk factor for fetal heart rate changes after initial dosing of a labor epidural: a retrospective cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 209:382.e1-8. [PMID: 23769849 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Revised: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine low maternal admission pulse pressure (PP) as a risk factor for new onset postepidural fetal heart rate (FHR) abnormalities. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study of nulliparous, singleton, vertex-presenting women admitted to labor and delivery after 37 0/7 weeks that received an epidural during labor. Women with a low admission PP were compared with those with a normal admission PP. The primary outcome was new onset FHR abnormalities defined as recurrent late or prolonged FHR decelerations in the first hour after initial dosing of a labor epidural. RESULTS New onset FHR abnormalities, defined as recurrent late decelerations and/or prolonged decelerations, occurred in 6% of subjects in the normal PP cohort compared with 27% in the low PP cohort (odds ratio, 5.6; 95% confidence interval, 2.1-14.3; P < .001). A multivariate logistic regression analysis generated an adjusted odds ratio of 28.9 (95% confidence interval, 3.7-221.4; P < .001). CONCLUSION New onset FHR abnormalities after initial labor epidural dosing occur more frequently in women with a low admission PP than those with a normal admission pulse. Admission PP appears to be a novel predictor of new onset postepidural FHR abnormalities.
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Bugg GJ, Siddiqui F, Thornton JG. Oxytocin versus no treatment or delayed treatment for slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013:CD007123. [PMID: 23794255 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007123.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate and fetal and maternal morbidity. Oxytocin has long been advocated as a treatment for slow progress in labour but it is unclear to what extent it improves the outcomes for that labour and whether it actually reduces the caesarean section rate or maternal and fetal morbidity. This review will address the use of oxytocin and whether it improves the outcomes for women who are progressing slowly in labour compared to situations where it is not used or where its administration is delayed. OBJECTIVES To determine if the use of oxytocin for the treatment of slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour is associated with a reduction in the incidence of caesarean sections, or maternal and fetal morbidity compared to situations where it is not used or where its administration is delayed. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (23 February 2013) and bibliographies of relevant papers. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials which compared oxytocin with either placebo, no treatment or delayed oxytocin in the active stage of spontaneous labour in low-risk women at term. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. We sought additional information from trial authors. MAIN RESULTS We included eight studies in the review involving a total of 1338 low-risk women in the first stage of spontaneous labour at term. Two comparisons were made; 1) the use of oxytocin versus placebo or no treatment (three trials); 2) the early use of oxytocin versus its delayed use (five trials). There were no significant differences in the rates of caesarean section or instrumental vaginal delivery in either comparison. Early use of oxytocin resulted in an increase in uterine hyperstimulation associated with fetal heart changes. However, the early use of oxytocin versus its delayed use resulted in no significant differences in a range of neonatal and maternal outcomes. Use of early oxytocin resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the mean duration in labour of approximately two hours but did not increase the normal delivery rate. There was significant heterogeneity for this analysis and we carried out a random-effects meta-analysis; however, all of the trials are strongly in the same direction so it is reasonable to conclude that this is the true effect. We also performed a random-effects meta-analysis for the four other analyses which showed substantial heterogeneity in the review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS For women making slow progress in spontaneous labour, treatment with oxytocin as compared with no treatment or delayed oxytocin treatment did not result in any discernable difference in the number of caesarean sections performed. In addition there were no detectable adverse effects for mother or baby. The use of oxytocin was associated with a reduction in the time to delivery of approximately two hours which might be important to some women. However, if the primary goal of this treatment is to reduce caesarean section rates, then doctors and midwives may have to look for alternative options.
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- George J Bugg
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham,
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Dawood F, Dowswell T, Quenby S. Intravenous fluids for reducing the duration of labour in low risk nulliparous women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013:CD007715. [PMID: 23780639 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007715.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several factors may influence the progression of normal labour. It has been postulated that the routine administration of intravenous fluids to keep women adequately hydrated during labour may reduce the period of contraction and relaxation of the uterine muscle, and may ultimately reduce the duration of the labour. It has also been suggested that intravenous fluids may reduce caesarean sections (CS) for prolonged labour. However, the routine administration of intravenous fluids to labouring women has not been adequately elucidated although it is a widely-adopted policy, and there is no consensus on the type or volume of fluids that are required, or indeed, whether intravenous fluids are at all necessary. Women may be able to adequately hydrate themselves if they were allowed oral fluids during labour.Furthermore, excessive volumes of intravenous fluids may pose risks to both the mother and her newborn and different fluids are associated with different risks. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether the routine administration of intravenous fluids to low-risk nulliparous labouring women reduces the duration of labour and to evaluate the safety of intravenous fluids on maternal and neonatal health. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (13 February 2013). SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of intravenous fluid administration to spontaneously labouring low-risk nulliparous women. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS The review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion, trial quality and extracted data. MAIN RESULTS We included nine randomised trials with 1781 women. Three trials had more than two treatment arms and were included in more than one comparison.Two trials compared women randomised to receive up to 250 mL/hour of Ringer's lactate solution as well as oral intake versus oral intake only. For women delivering vaginally, there was a reduction in the duration of labour in the Ringer's lactate group (mean difference (MD) -28.86 minutes, 95% confidence interval (CI) -47.41 to -10.30). There was no statistical reduction in the number of CS in the Ringer's lactate group (risk ratio (RR), 0.73 95% CI 0.49 to 1.08).Three trials compared women who received 125 mL/hour versus 250 mL/hour of intravenous fluids with free oral fluids in both groups. Women receiving a greater hourly volume of intravenous fluids (250 mL) had shorter labours than those receiving 125 mL (MD 23.87 minutes, 95% CI 3.72 to 44.02, 256 women). There was no statistically significant reduction in the number of CS in the 250 mL intravenous fluid group (average RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.54 to1.87, three studies, 334 women). In one study the number of assisted vaginal deliveries was lower in the group receiving 125 mL/hour (RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.81).Four trials compared rates of intravenous fluids in women where oral intake was restricted (125 mL/hour versus 250 mL/hour). There was a reduction in the duration of labour in women who received the higher infusion rate (MD 105.61 minutes, 95% CI 53.19 to 158.02); P < 0.0001, however, findings must be interpreted with caution as there was high heterogeneity amongst trials (I(2) = 53%). There was a significant reduction in CS in women receiving the higher rate of intravenous fluid infusion (RR 1.56, 95% CI 1.10 to 2.21; P = 0.01). There was no difference identified in the assisted delivery rate (RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.44 to 1.40). There was no clear difference between groups in the number of babies admitted to the NICU (RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.07 to 3.17).Two trials compared normal saline versus 5% dextrose. Only one reported the mean duration of labour, and there was no strong evidence of a difference between groups (MD -12.00, 95% CI -30.09 to 6.09). A trial reporting the median suggested that the duration was reduced in the dextrose group. There was no significant difference in CS or assisted deliveries (RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.41 to 1.43, two studies, 284 women) and (RR 0.59, 95% CI 0.21 to 1.63, one study, 93 women) respectively. Only one trial reported on maternal hyponatraemia (serum sodium levels < 135 mmol/L ). For neonatal complications, there was no difference in the admission to NICU) or in low Apgar scores, however 33.3% of babies developed hyponatraemia in the dextrose group compared to 13.3 % in the normal saline group (RR 0.40, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.93) (P = 0.03). One trial reported a higher incidence of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia in the dextrose group of babies. There was no difference in neonatal hypoglycaemic episodes between groups. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Although the administration of intravenous fluids compared with oral intake alone demonstrated a reduction in the duration of labour, this finding emerged from only two trials. The findings of other trials suggest that if a policy of no oral intake is applied, then the duration of labour in nulliparous women may be shortened by the administration of intravenous fluids at a rate of 250 mL/hour rather than 125 mL/hour. However, it may be possible for women to simply increase their oral intake rather than being attached to a drip and we have to consider whether it is justifiable to persist with a policy of 'nil by mouth'. One trial raised concerns about the safety of dextrose and this needs further exploration.None of the trials reported on the evaluation of maternal views of being attached to a drip during their entire labour. Furthermore, there was no objective assessment of dehydration. The evidence from this review does not provide robust evidence to recommend routine administration of intravenous fluids. Interpreting the results from trials was hampered by the low number of trials contributing data and by variation between trials. In trials where oral fluids were not restricted there was considerable variation in the amount of oral fluid consumed by women in different arms of the same trial, and between different trials. In addition, results from trials were not consistent and risk of bias varied. Some important research questions were addressed by single trials only, and important outcomes relating to maternal and infant morbidity were frequently not reported.
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- Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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Watson J, Hodnett E, Armson BA, Davies B, Watt-Watson J. A randomized controlled trial of the effect of intrapartum intravenous fluid management on breastfed newborn weight loss. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2013; 41:24-32. [PMID: 22834720 DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01321.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of conservative versus usual intrapartum intravenous (IV) fluid management for low-risk women receiving epidural analgesia on weight loss in breastfed newborns. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. SETTING A tertiary perinatal center in a large urban setting. SAMPLE Women experiencing uncomplicated pregnancies who planned to have epidural analgesia and to breastfeed. METHODS Healthy pregnant women were randomized to receive an IV epidural preload volume of <500 mLs continuing at an hourly rate of 75-100 mL/h (conservative care) or an epidural preload volume of ≥500 mLs and an hourly rate >125 mL/h (usual care). The primary study outcome was breastfed newborn weight loss >7% prior to hospital discharge. Secondary study outcomes included breastfeeding exclusivity, referral to outpatient breastfeeding clinic support, and delayed discharge. Other outcomes were admission to the neonatal intensive care unit and cord blood pH <7.25. RESULTS Two hundred women participated (100 in the conservative care and 100 in the usual care groups). Forty-eight of 100 infants in the usual care group and 44 of the 100 infants in the conservative care group lost >7% of their birth weight prior to discharge, p < 0.52 RR 0.92 [0.68-1.24]. CONCLUSION A policy of restricted IV fluids did not affect newborn weight loss. Women and their care providers should be reassured that the volumes of IV fluid <2500 mLs are unlikely to have a clinically meaningful effect on breastfed newborn weight loss >7%. Exploratory analyses suggest that breastfed newborn weight loss increases when intrapartum volumes infused are >2500 mLs. Care providers are encouraged to consider volumes of IV fluid infused intrapartum as a factor that may have contributed to early newborn weight loss in the first 48 h of life.
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- acute care nurse practitioner-adult, a certified lactation consultant, and the operations director for the Women and Babies Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and adjunct faculty at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada..
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- professor and Heather M. Reisman Chair in Perinatal Nursing Research, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- professor and head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- professor and the codirector of the Nursing Best Practice Research Unit, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- professor emerita at the University of Toronto, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Some intrapartum care practices promote vaginal birth, whereas others may increase the risk for cesarean section. Electronic fetal monitoring and use of the Friedman graph to plot and monitor labor progress are associated with increasing the cesarean section rate. Continuous one-to-one support and midwifery management are associated with lower cesarean section rates. This article reviews the evidence that links specific intrapartum care practices to cesarean section. Strategies that can be implemented in the current social and cultural setting of obstetrics today are recommended.
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- Tekoa L King
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Sharma C, Kalra J, Bagga R, Kumar P. A randomized controlled trial comparing parenteral normal saline with and without 5% dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparous women. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2012; 286:1425-30. [PMID: 22865033 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-012-2485-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare intravenous normal saline with and without 5% dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparous women in active phase of spontaneous labor. STUDY DESIGN In a randomized controlled trial, term, nulliparous women with singleton pregnancy in active labor were randomized into one of two groups receiving either normal saline or normal saline alternating with 5% dextrose at rate of 175 ml/h. The primary outcome was total length of labor from onset of study fluid in vaginally delivered women. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were also analyzed. RESULTS Of 250 women enrolled, in vaginally delivered subjects, there was significant difference in the duration of labor (p=0.0) and prolonged labor (p=0.01), with favorable results for women in 5% dextrose alternating with normal saline. No statistically significant differences were observed in the cesarean section rates between the groups. The cord pH was significantly higher in neonates born to women in 5% dextrose alternating with normal saline infusion as compared to normal saline alone (p=0.01), however, no neonate in the study had acidemia. CONCLUSION Administration of a 5% dextrose solution alternating with normal saline is a better parenteral fluid for significantly decreasing duration of labor in term vaginally delivered nulliparous women in spontaneous active labor as compared to normal saline alone.
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- DR RPGMC Kangra at Tanda, Set No. 112, Vivekanand Hostel, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Increased intravenous hydration of nulliparas in labor. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2012; 118:213-5. [PMID: 22717414 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2011] [Revised: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of intravenous hydration on the duration of active labor in nulliparous women also allowed unrestricted oral consumption of fluids. METHODS In a randomized clinical trial 120 nulliparous women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies at term were randomly assigned to drink fluids at will and receive either no intravenous hydration (group 1) or a Ringer lactate solution at rates of 60 mL, 120 mL, or 240 mL per hour (groups 2-4) throughout active labor. RESULTS There were differences in duration for the active phase of the first stage of labor (252.3 ± 40.9 min in group 1 vs 206.7±38.3 min in group 4; P<0.001) and for the second stage (64.3 ± 13.9 in group 1 vs 49.8 ± 11.4 min in group 4; P=0.01), but not for the third stage. The percentage of participants who needed labor augmentation with oxytocin was less when intravenous hydration was provided (53.3% in group 1 vs 20.0% in group 4; P=0.02). CONCLUSION Intravenous hydration significantly decreased the duration of active labor and reduced the frequency of both prolonged labor and oxytocin administration in nulliparous women. htpp://www.irct.ir registration number: IRCT201105256575N2.
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A randomized controlled trial to study the effect of IV hydration on the duration of labor in nulliparous women. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011; 285:343-6. [PMID: 21748313 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-011-1978-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2010] [Accepted: 06/29/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the effects of two different regimens of intravenous hydration and oral hydration on the duration of active labor. METHODS Two hundred and ninety-three low risk term primigravida in active labor were randomized into three groups. The first group had 99 patients who received oral fluids only, the second group of 98 patients received intravenous Ringer lactate at the rate of 125 ml/h (IV 125 ml) and the third group had 96 patients who received intravenous Ringer lactate at a rate of 250 ml/h (IV 250 ml). Amniotomy and oxytocin administration were allowed according to the physician's discretion. RESULTS The mean duration of labor in the oral fluid group was 391, 363 min in the 125 ml/h group and 343 min in the 250 ml/h group, P = 0.203. The incidence of prolonged labor more than 12 h in the oral fluid group was 7.1% in the oral fluid group, 4.1% in the 125 ml/h group and 3.1% in the 250 ml/h group, P = 0.402. The oxytocin requirement was 37% in the oral group, 32% in the 125 ml/h group and 33% in the 250 ml/h group, P = 0.68. There was a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of vomiting in patients receiving intravenous hydration, i.e. 24.2% in the oral group, 11.2% in the 125 ml/h group and 6.3% in the 250 ml/h group, P = 0.001. There was no difference in the mode of delivery, maternal or neonatal complications between the three groups. CONCLUSION This study establishes a trend towards decreased incidence of prolonged labor and less vomiting in patients receiving intravenous hydration.
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Bugg GJ, Siddiqui F, Thornton JG. Oxytocin versus no treatment or delayed treatment for slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011:CD007123. [PMID: 21735408 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007123.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate and fetal and maternal morbidity. Oxytocin has long been advocated as a treatment for slow progress in labour but it is unclear to what extent it improves the outcomes for that labour and whether it actually reduces the caesarean section rate or maternal and fetal morbidity. This review will address the use of oxytocin and whether it improves the outcomes for women who are progressing slowly in labour compared to situations where it is not used or where its administration is delayed. OBJECTIVES To determine if the use of oxytocin for the treatment of slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour is associated with a reduction in the incidence of caesarean sections, or maternal and fetal morbidity compared to situations where it is not used or where its administration is delayed. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (30 April 2011) and bibliographies of relevant papers. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials which compared oxytocin with either placebo, no treatment or delayed oxytocin in the active stage of spontaneous labour in low-risk women at term. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. We sought additional information from trial authors. MAIN RESULTS We included eight studies in the review involving a total of 1338 low-risk women in the first stage of spontaneous labour at term. Two comparisons were made; 1) the use of oxytocin versus placebo or no treatment (three trials); 2) the early use of oxytocin versus its delayed use (five trials). There were no significant differences in the rates of caesarean section or instrumental vaginal delivery in either comparison. Early use of oxytocin resulted in an increase in uterine hyperstimulation associated with fetal heart changes. However, the early use of oxytocin versus its delayed use resulted in no significant differences in a range of neonatal and maternal outcomes. Use of early oxytocin resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the mean duration in labour of approximately two hours but did not increase the normal delivery rate. There was significant heterogeneity for this analysis and we carried out a random-effects meta-analysis; however, all of the trials are strongly in the same direction so it is reasonable to conclude that this is the true effect. We also performed a random-effects meta-analysis for the four other analyses which showed substantial heterogeneity in the review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS For women making slow progress in spontaneous labour, treatment with oxytocin as compared with no treatment or delayed oxytocin treatment did not result in any discernable difference in the number of caesarean sections performed. In addition there were no detectable adverse effects for mother or baby. The use of oxytocin was associated with a reduction in the time to delivery of approximately two hours which might be important to some women. However, if the primary goal of this treatment is to reduce caesarean section rates, then doctors and midwives may have to look for alternative options.
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- George J Bugg
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, UK, NG12 4AA
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Routine obstetrical interventions: research agenda for the next decade. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2011; 25:148-52. [PMID: 21540690 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0b013e3182116e69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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There are many interventions performed as a part of the active management of labor and birth that have remained unchanged over the years. Separating ritual from beneficial nursing care can guide the development of a research agenda. The agenda for the next 10 years can address some of the gaps remaining in the evidence-based foundation for routine interventions used during labor and birth. The gaps identify areas where unanswered questions prevent optimal care from occurring. These unanswered questions include optimal time for epidural administration; management of maternal movement during labor when routine interventions make this difficult; changing the practice of immediate, closed glottis coached pushing at 10 cm; continuous electronic fetal monitoring; routine administration of intravenous fluids; and finally, the use of oxytocin as augmentation or induction of labor.
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Simpson KR. Intrauterine Resuscitation During Labor: Review of Current Methods and Supportive Evidence. J Midwifery Womens Health 2010; 52:229-37. [PMID: 17467589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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When the fetal heart rate pattern is suggestive of fetal compromise during labor, various methods to promote fetal well-being are traditionally initiated. They include maternal repositioning, reduction of uterine activity, an intravenous fluid bolus, oxygen administration, correction of maternal hypotension, amnioinfusion, and alteration of second-stage labor pushing efforts. Although these intrauterine resuscitation techniques are commonly used, and in some cases considered standard care, supportive data could be more robust. Nevertheless, there is enough evidence to suggest they are beneficial to the fetus and there is minimal risk of harm when used with clinical common sense. Until more data are available, it seems reasonable to err on the side of fetal safety by using these techniques when appropriate, based on the specific fetal heart rate pattern.
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Lowe NK. A Review of Factors Associated With Dystocia and Cesarean Section in Nulliparous Women. J Midwifery Womens Health 2010; 52:216-28. [PMID: 17467588 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2007.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The primary indication for cesarean section in nulliparous women continues to be clinical diagnoses that fall under the rubric of dystocia. These diagnoses account for approximately two-thirds of all cesareans experienced by otherwise healthy nulliparous women. Contemporary research evidence suggests that this clinical phenomenon is complex and multifactorial. This review explores factors associated with the phenomenon of dystocia in the context of a conceptual model that considers women's physical and psychological characteristics, fetal factors, intrapartum care and interventions, assessments and clinical decision-making of health care providers, the sociopolitical environment, and the social and physical environment of childbirth. Clinical recommendations include emphasis on the maintenance of normal weight and weight gain during pregnancy, delaying the admission of nulliparous women to the hospital until active labor is established, avoiding elective induction for nulliparous women, keeping women well-hydrated and well-fed during labor, providing high-quality supportive care during labor, staying the course with effective treatment when dystocia is encountered, and a renewed emphasis on the psychobehavioral preparation of nulliparous women for the realities of labor.
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- Nancy K Lowe
- Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239-2941, USA.
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Neal JL, Lowe NK, Ahijevych KL, Patrick TE, Cabbage LA, Corwin EJ. "Active labor" duration and dilation rates among low-risk, nulliparous women with spontaneous labor onset: a systematic review. J Midwifery Womens Health 2010; 55:308-18. [PMID: 20630357 PMCID: PMC2904982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2009.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2009] [Revised: 08/12/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laboring women are often admitted to labor units under criteria that are commonly associated with the onset of active-phase labor (i.e., cervical dilatation of 3-5 cm in the presence of regular contractions). Beginning with these criteria through complete dilatation, this systematic review describes labor duration and cervical dilation rates among low-risk, nulliparous women with spontaneous labor onset. METHODS Studies published in English (between 1990 and 2008) were identified via MEDLINE and CINAHL searches. Data were abstracted and weighted "active labor" durations (i.e., from 3-5 cm through complete dilatation) and linear dilation rates were calculated. RESULTS Eighteen studies (n = 7009) reported mean "active labor" duration. The weighted mean duration was 6.0 hours, and the calculated dilation rate was 1.2 cm per hour. These findings closely parallel those found at the median. At the statistical limits, the weighted "active labor" duration was 13.4 hours (mean + 2 standard deviations) and the dilation rate was 0.6 cm per hour (mean - 2 standard deviations). DISCUSSION These findings indicate that nulliparous women with spontaneous labor onset have longer "active" labors and therefore slower dilation rates than are traditionally associated with active labor when commonly used criteria are applied as the starting point. Revision of existing active labor expectations and/or criteria used to prospectively identify active phase onset is warranted.
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Lamp JM, Macke JK. Relationships Among Intrapartum Maternal Fluid Intake, Birth Type, Neonatal Output, and Neonatal Weight Loss During the First 48 Hours After Birth. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2010; 39:169-77. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2010.01106.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Shrivastava VK, Garite TJ, Jenkins SM, Saul L, Rumney P, Preslicka C, Chan K. A randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial comparing parenteral normal saline with and without dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparas. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009; 200:379.e1-6. [PMID: 19217592 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2008] [Revised: 09/20/2008] [Accepted: 11/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to compare intravenous normal saline with and without dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparae. STUDY DESIGN In a double-blinded, controlled trial, term, nulliparae with singletons in active labor were randomized into 1 of 3 groups receiving either normal saline (NS), NS with 5% dextrose (D5NS), or NS with 10% dextrose (D10NS) at 125 mL/h. The primary outcome was total length of labor from onset of study fluid in vaginally delivered subjects. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were also analyzed. RESULTS Of 300 subjects enrolled, 289 met inclusion criteria and completed the study. In vaginally delivered subjects, significant differences were noted in the second stage (P = .01) and total length of labor (P = .02). No significant differences were observed in the cesarean section rates between the groups (P = .21). No differences were noted in maternal or neonatal secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION Administration of a dextrose solution, regardless of concentration, was associated with a shortened labor course in term vaginally delivered nulliparae subjects in active labor.
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Orange, CA, USA
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Moen V, Brudin L, Rundgren M, Irestedt L. Hyponatremia complicating labour--rare or unrecognised? A prospective observational study. BJOG 2009; 116:552-61. [PMID: 19175600 PMCID: PMC2675008 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.02063.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of hyponatraemia following delivery, with a hypothesis that hyponatraemia has a high prevalence in labouring women. Design Prospective observational study. Setting Consultant-led delivery suite in County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden. Sample A total of 287 pregnant women at term (37 full gestational weeks). Methods Oral fluids were allowed during labour. Blood samples were collected on admission, after delivery, and from the umbilical artery and vein. Main outcome measure Hyponatraemia defined as plasma sodium ≤130 mmol/l after delivery. Results Hyponatraemia was found in 16 (26%) of the 61 mothers who received more than 2500 ml of fluid during labour. Two-thirds of fluids were orally ingested. Decrease in plasma sodium concentration during labour correlated with duration of labour and the total fluid volume administered. Analysis by multivariate logistic regression showed that hyponatraemia was significantly correlated with fluid volume (P < 0.001) but not with oxytocin administration or epidural analgesia. Hyponatraemia correlated significantly with prolonged second stage of labour, instrumental delivery, and emergency caesarean section for failure to progress (P = 0.002). Conclusions Hyponatraemia is not uncommon following labour. Tolerance to a water load is diminished during labour; therefore, even moderate fluid volumes may cause hyponatraemia. Women should not be encouraged to drink excessively during labour. Oral fluids, when permitted, should be recorded, and intravenous administration of hypotonic fluids should be avoided. When abundant drinking is unrecognised or intravenous fluid administration liberal, life-threatening hyponatraemia may develop. The possibility that hyponatraemia may influence uterine contractility merits further investigation.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden.
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Clark SL, Simpson KR, Knox GE, Garite TJ. Oxytocin: new perspectives on an old drug. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009; 200:35.e1-6. [PMID: 18667171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2008] [Revised: 03/21/2008] [Accepted: 06/03/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Oxytocin is the drug most commonly associated with preventable adverse perinatal outcomes and was recently added by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices to a small list of medications "bearing a heightened risk of harm," which may "require special safeguards to reduce the risk of error." Current recommendations for the administration of this drug are vague with respect to indications, timing, dosage, and monitoring of maternal and fetal effects. A review of available clinical and pharmacologic data suggests that specific, evidence-based guidelines for the intrapartum administration of oxytocin may be derived from available data. If implemented, such practices may reduce the likelihood of patient harm. These suggested guidelines focus on limited elective administration of oxytocin, consideration of strategies that have been shown to decrease the need for indicated oxytocin use, reliance on low-dose oxytocin regimens, adherence to specific semiquantitative definitions of adequate and inadequate labor, and an acceptance that once adequate uterine activity has been achieved, more time rather than more oxytocin is generally preferable. The use of conservative, specific protocols for monitoring the effects of oxytocin on mother and fetus is likely not only to improve outcomes but also reduce conflict between members of the obstetric team. Implementation of these guidelines would seem appropriate in a culture increasingly focused on patient safety.
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Berghella V, Baxter JK, Chauhan SP. Evidence-based labor and delivery management. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008; 199:445-54. [PMID: 18984077 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.06.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2008] [Revised: 04/21/2008] [Accepted: 06/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Our objective was to provide evidence-based guidance for management decisions during labor and delivery. We performed MEDLINE, PubMed, and COCHRANE searches with the terms labor, delivery, pregnancy, randomized trials, plus each management aspect of labor and delivery (eg, early admission). Each management step of labor and delivery was reviewed separately. Evidence-based good quality data favor hospital births, delayed admission, support by doula, training birth assistants in developing countries, and upright position in the second stage. Home-like births, enema, shaving, routine vaginal irrigation, early amniotomy, "hands-on" method, fundal pressure, and episiotomy can be associated with complications without sufficient benefits and should probably be avoided. We conclude that labor and delivery interventions supported by good quality data as just described should be routinely performed. All aspects with lower data quality should be researched with adequately powered and designed trials.
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- Vincenzo Berghella
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Mikki N, Wick L, Abu-Asab N, Abu-Rmeileh NME. A trial of amniotomy in a Palestinian hospital. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2007; 27:368-73. [PMID: 17654188 DOI: 10.1080/01443610701327537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This randomised controlled trial of routine amniotomy was carried out in a developing country setting to investigate the effect of this common procedure on the duration of labour, intra-partum interventions and selected newborn and maternal outcomes. In a Jerusalem teaching hospital, 533 multiparous and 157 nulliparous low-risk women were randomised to either amniotomy or intent to conserve membranes. For multiparae, the median duration from randomisation to full dilatation was 95 and 160 min, respectively in the intervention and control arms (p < 0.001); for nulliparae it was 210 and 270 min, respectively (p < 0.001). In both groups, oxytocin was used less in the intervention arms (p < 0.001), and no difference in mode of delivery and immediate outcomes was detected. However, given the risks of this intervention and these study findings indicating an overall short duration of childbirth, amniotomy should be limited to cases of abnormal progress of labour.
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- Institute of Community and Public Health, Birzeit University, Ramallah, West Bank, Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Eslamian L, Marsoosi V, Pakneeyat Y. Increased intravenous fluid intake and the course of labor in nulliparous women. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2006; 93:102-5. [PMID: 16542657 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2005] [Revised: 01/23/2006] [Accepted: 01/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of 2 regimens of intravenous fluid therapy on the course of labor. METHODS In a prospective, randomized, double-blind study of 300 nulliparous pregnant women at term conducted at a teaching hospital, 153 women received 125 mL and 147 received 250 mL of intravenous fluid per hour. The groups were matched and analysis was done using the t, chi(2), and Fisher exact tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In the group that received intravenous fluid at a rate of 250 mL per hour the mean+/-S.D. duration of labor was significantly shorter (253+/-97 vs. 386+/-110 min; P = 0.0001), the frequency of labor lasting both more than 10h and more than 15 h was statistically lower (4.8% vs. 13.8%; P=0.001 and 0% vs. 4.5%; P=0.02, respectively), and the frequency of oxytocin administration was significantly lower (8.1% vs. 20.4%; P=0.001). There was a trend toward a lower frequency of cesarean deliveries in the 250-mL group (16% vs. 22.8%; P=0.1). CONCLUSION A greater volume per hour of intravenous fluid than is commonly administered to nulliparous women in active labor is associated with significantly shorter duration of labor and lower frequency of both prolonged labor and oxytocin administration.
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- Obstetrics Department, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Tranmer JE, Hodnett ED, Hannah ME, Stevens BJ. The effect of unrestricted oral carbohydrate intake on labor progress. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2005; 34:319-28. [PMID: 15890830 DOI: 10.1177/0884217505276155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine if unrestricted oral carbohydrate intake during labor reduced the incidence of dystocia in low-risk nulliparous women. DESIGN AND SETTING A randomized clinical trial at a university-affiliated hospital in southeastern Ontario. Low-risk nulliparous women were randomized between 30 and 40 weeks gestation to either an intervention or usual care group. INTERVENTION Women in the intervention group received, prenatally, guidelines about food and fluid intake during labor and were encouraged to eat and drink as they pleased during labor. Women in the usual care group received no prelabor information and were restricted to ice chips and water during labor in the hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The incidence of dystocia, defined as a cervical dilatation rate of less than 0.5 cm/hr for a period of 4 hrs after a cervical dilatation of 3 cm. RESULTS Three hundred twenty-eight women were randomized to the intervention (n = 163) or usual care (n = 165) groups. Women in the intervention group reported a significantly different pattern of oral intake during early labor in the hospital (chi(2) = 40.7, p < .001). The incidence of dystocia was 36% (n = 58) in the intervention group and 44% (n = 72) in the usual care group and was not significantly different (OR = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.46, 1.11). There were no significant differences in the other secondary outcomes or in the incidence of adverse maternal or neonatal complications. CONCLUSION Eating and drinking early in labor had no significant impact on the incidence of dystocia and/or adverse maternal or neonatal outcomes.
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- Joan E Tranmer
- Nursing Research Unit, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 2V7.
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