Survey of Provider Preferences Regarding the Route of Misoprostol for Induction of Labor at Term

Conclusion Although not extensively studied, one-fifth of providers, particularly nurse midwives, prefer buccal administration of misoprostol for IOL. The majority of nurses correctly administered buccal misoprostol. There may be a need for further study and education about buccal administration of misoprostol for IOL. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - July 25, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Towns, Rachel Quinney, Sara K. Pierson, Rebecca C. Haas, David M. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research