Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity.
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Why has amnioinfusion been used when the amniotic fluid contains meconium?
A Cochrane review of amnioinfusion for meconium-stained liquor in labour, as indexed in PubMed, states: "Amnioinfusion is thought to dilute meconium present in the amniotic fluid and so reduce the risk of meconium aspiration."
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The first report of using isotonic saline or Lactated Ringers solution for repeated late decelerations on fetal heart tracing was in 1983 using either a spinal needle or transcervical catheter.
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Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity.
Treats: Oligohydramnios, Lead: treats Oligohydramnios
In severe cases of oligohydramnios, amnioinfusion may be performed prophylactically to prevent umbilical cord compression.
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