Delayed versus immediate oxytocin infusion after amniotomy for induction of labour: a randomised controlled pilot trial

Conclusion: Preliminary results show that amniotomy-to-delivery interval was prolonged with 9 hours in the DO-group, with equal patient reported childbirth perception in the overall group. Parous women have a less positive perception of their delivery and used pain relief more often when oxytocin was delayed. Delaying oxytocin infusion after amniotomy should be further investigated in an adequately powered randomised trial.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research