Amniotomy and oral prostaglandin E 2  titration for induction of labour.
The efficacy of oral prostaglandin E(2) used on a titration basis in association with amniotomy for the induction of labour was investigated in a series of 50 patients. Induction was successful in 29 out of 32 primigravid and 17 out of 18 multigravid patients. The mean induction-delivery intervals in successful cases were 10(1/2) and 6 hours respectively. There were no significant effects on the fetuses.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D001034:Apgar Score; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
D011453:Prostaglandins