A Prospective Comparison of the 30-Minute and 60-Minute Oxytocin Dose Incremental Schedules for Induction of Labor at Term

Authors

  • Idowu P Ade-Oju Dept. of Obs /Gyn, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife
  • Oluwafemi Kuti Dept. of Obs /Gyn, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife
  • Olabisi M Loto Dept. of Obs /Gyn, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife
  • Solomon O Ogunniyi Dept. of Obs /Gyn, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife

Keywords:

Induction-delivery interval, Induction of labor, oxytocin

Abstract

Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of two oxytocin incremental protocols used for induction of labor in women of low parity.

Method: One hundred and twenty women (120) of low parity requiring induction of labour at term were randomly assigned into the two oxytocin induction dose protocols of the 30-minute and 60-minute incremental intervals. Induction–onset of labour interval, Induction-delivery interval, Delivery outcome and perinatal outcome were compared.

Results: The induction-onset of labour interval and the induction delivery interval were comparable between the 60-min group and the 30-min group. Intrapartum complications like fetal distress, uterine hyperstimulation and precipitate labour were more common in the 30-min group however, this was not statistically significant.

Conclusion: Oxytocin infusion regimens of 60-min and 30-min are comparable in outcome for induction of labour. The 60-min group carries less risk to both the mother and the fetus.

Keywords: Induction-delivery interval, Induction of labor, oxytocin

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v6i1.5250

NJOG 2011; 6(1): 35-40

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Ade-Oju, I. P., Kuti, O., Loto, O. M., & Ogunniyi, S. O. (2011). A Prospective Comparison of the 30-Minute and 60-Minute Oxytocin Dose Incremental Schedules for Induction of Labor at Term. Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 6(1), 35–40. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/NJOG/article/view/5250

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2011)

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