Fetal resuscitation with ritodrine during maternal seizures in labor. A case report.
Uterine hypertonia with severe fetal distress occurred during maternal seizures in labor. The administration of ritodrine resulted in quick relaxation of the uterus and recovery of the compromised fetus.
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D012312:Ritodrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects
D012312:Ritodrine