Inter-institutional variations in oxytocin augmentation during labour in German university hospitals: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are several international guidelines on oxytocin regimens for induction and augmentation of labour, but no agreement on a standardised regimen in Germany. This study collated and reviewed the oxytocin regimens used for labour augmentation in university hospitals, with the long-term aim of contributing to the development of a national clinical guideline.

Methods

Germany has 34 university hospital compounds, representing 39 maternity units. In this observational study we asked units to provide standard operational procedures on oxytocin augmentation during labour or provide the details in a structured survey. Data were collected on the dosage of oxytocin, type and volume of solutions used, indications and contraindications for use and discontinuation, case-spe

SUBMITTER: Helbig S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6617790 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature