Abstract: Background: Labour induction might be shown by therapeutic or obstetrical intricacies particularly in high risk pregnancy such as post-term pregnancy Oxytocin is the commonest induction agent used worldwide. It has been used alone, in combination with other agents.
Objective: This study was aimed to determine, from the best available evidence, the effectiveness and safety of intravenous oxytocin alone for induction of labour in high risk pregnancies, this review will assess the advantage and disadvantage of this procedure and highlight the most important evidence in for each section.
Methodology: We conducted a comprehensive literature search of the English language literature using Medline and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The search covered the period until July 2016.
Conclusion: oxytocin is the most common agent used for labour induction, delivered by an intravenous infusion titrated to uterine contraction strength and frequency. oxytocin seems to be a safe method of inducing labour. Compared to waiting to see whether labour starts naturally (expectant management), giving oxytocin led to more women having their babies within 24 hours. Comparison of oxytocin with any other agents which induce labour at high risk pregnancy.
Keywords: Intravenous Oxytocin.
Title: Intravenous Oxytocin for Induction of Labour in High Risk Pregnancies
Author: Ibrahim Khalid Aljahli, Hatim mohammad alsolimani, Ramzi Mohammed Maashi, Mohannad Adnan Munshi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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