Why the study?
Does epidural anaesthesia and/or oxytocin infusion increase the frequency of uteroplacental insufficiency patterns in fetuses during labour?
Population
360 fetuses observed during labour
Comparison
Epidural anaesthesia, oxytocin stimulation, or… vs Neither epidural anaesthesia nor oxytocin…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
during labour
Authors
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Combined epidural-oxytocin use was associated with more uteroplacental insufficiency patterns; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does epidural anaesthesia and/or oxytocin infusion increase the frequency of uteroplacental insufficiency patterns in fetuses during labour?
The combination of epidural anaesthesia and oxytocin stimulation during labour is associated with a higher frequency of fetal uteroplacental insufficiency patterns, which can be mitigated by maternal hydration and positioning.
BarryS. Schifrin (1972) studied this question.
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