The treatment of preterm labor using a portable subcutaneous terbutaline pump.
The perinatal mortality rate related to preterm delivery has led researchers to investigate new methods of tocolysis. A new concept in managing preterm labor uses continuous administration of terbutaline sulfate via a portable subcutaneous infusion pump. Use of the terbutaline pump to treat 13 preterm labor patients at the Baylor College of Medicine demonstrated an efficacy rate of 9 for a population failing all other methods of tocolysis. This unique treatment modality offers new hope for patients experiencing recalcitrant preterm labor.
Sala
D J
DJ
University of Texas, School of Nursing.
Moise
K J
KJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D012648:Self Care; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015145:Tocolysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D015149:Tocolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D015149:Tocolytic Agents; D013726:Terbutaline