Intrauterine pressure in acute iatrogenic hydramnios.
Amnioinfusion has become a common intrapartum procedure for the relief of cord compression. We report a case of acutely increased intrauterine pressure during amnioinfusion with maternal but not fetal distress. An important decrease in pressure and symptomatology occurred with withdrawal of only a small amount of fluid. Further study is needed of pressure-volume relationships in the uterus and effects on uteroplacental perfusion. Careful attention must be paid to infusion volumes and intrauterine pressure during amnioinfusion.
Sorensen
T
T
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle.
Sobeck
J
J
Benedetti
T
T
D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion / Q000601:surgery*; D000653:Amniotic Fluid; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011312:Pressure; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014463:Ultrasonography
D012965:Sodium Chloride