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Amnioinfusion

Surgical Procedure

Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity.

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Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1983 2
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Source Amnioinfusion (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnioinfusion, lead section
Quote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnioinfusion, lead section
Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity.
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2. Amnioinfusion (Wikipedia)
  • History section
    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.
  • Treats: Oligohydramnios, Lead: treats Oligohydramnios
    In severe cases of oligohydramnios, amnioinfusion may be performed prophylactically to prevent umbilical cord compression.
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