Augmentation of Labor: A Review of Oxytocin Augmentation and Active Management of Labor

Annessa Kernberg; Aaron B. Caughey

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.012

Augmentation of Labor: A Review of Oxytocin Augmentation and Active Management of Labor

Annessa Kernberg, Aaron B. Caughey

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Abstract

Labor augmentation can be used to hasten labor, shorten the time to delivery, and perhaps reduce the risk of cesarean delivery. Particularly in women with longer labors or less frequent contractions, oxytocin augmentation seems to have positive impacts on these outcomes. Despite this, the evidence for augmentation alone on the risk of cesarean delivery is unclear, with varying evidence. More recently, oxytocin protocols have been recommended to standardize care and ensure patient safety.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	593-600
Number of pages	8
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	44
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.012
State	Published - Dec 2017

Keywords

Augmentation
Cesarean
Oxytocin
Oxytocin protocol

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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