Hyperstimulation of the uterus during the oxytocin stress test

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dc.contributor.authorOdendaal H.J.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T16:17:34Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T16:17:34Z
dc.date.issued1978
dc.description.abstract2792 contraction stress tests (CST) were analysed. Oxytocin was administered in 1730 of these to stimulate uterine contractions and the hyperstimulation which occurred in 48 tests (2.8%) was studied extensively. Seven patients went into labor within 24 hr of the hyperstimulation. Two infants weighed less than 2500 g. One was mature but small-for-date and the other (who died neonatally) had a trisomy-18 syndrome with severe congenital abnormalities. There were no other intrapartum or neonatal complications. Ten CSTs demonstrated hypertonicity without any preceding oxytocin administration. No harmful effects from the hyperstimulation could be found.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationObstetrics and Gynecology
dc.identifier.citation51
dc.identifier.citation3
dc.identifier.issn00297844
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/14277
dc.subjectoxytocin
dc.subjectcardiotocography
dc.subjectdiagnosis
dc.subjectfemale genital system
dc.subjectfetus
dc.subjectpregnancy
dc.subjectuterus contraction
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectHuman
dc.subjectInfant, Newborn
dc.subjectOxytocin
dc.subjectPregnancy
dc.subjectStimulation, Chemical
dc.subjectUterine Contraction
dc.titleHyperstimulation of the uterus during the oxytocin stress test
dc.typeArticle
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