title: Use of terbutaline sulfate in a subcutaneous infusion. Pump to treat preterm labor.
abstract: The subcutaneous infusion of terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) by an external, portable pump offers an innovative new approach for treating preterm labor. Care of women receiving this therapy modality requires a basic understanding of the pump and its function. Researchers indicate pump tocolysis has numerous advantages over oral tocolysis: daily medication doses are lower, causing fewer side effects; onset of the medication is faster, resulting in the ability to control contractions before cervical changes occur; there is improved patient compliance; and there are higher pregnancy prolongation rates. Successful use of the pump requires in-depth education of the patient and her family. Home support and follow-up are also critical to the success of outpatient management of patients being treated with pump tocolysis.
authors.affiliation: University of Alaska, Anchorage.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Janke
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D013726:Terbutaline / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015145:Tocolysis / Q000379:methods*; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D013726:Terbutaline