Anaesthesiological considerations on tocolytic and uterotonic therapy in obstetrics

Tocolytic therapy in obstetrics.

Tocolysis means drug-induced Inhibition of premature or excessive uterine activity [38], Other terms, such äs "sedation of the irritated myometrium" or "relaxation of the uterus" have the same meaning; they are, however, not commonly applied [10, 11, 17, 29]. At the beginning of the research for new substances with inhibitory effect on the uterus it was postulated that progesterone or newlydeve...

Tocolytic therapy for acute preterm labor.

The pathophysiology leading to preterm labor is not well understood and often multifactorial; initiating factors include intrauterine infection, inflammation, ischemia, overdistension, and hemorrhage. Given these different potential causes, directing therapy for preterm labor has been difficult and suboptimal. To date, no single drug has been identified as successful in treating all of the unde...

Masking Medical Error in Obstetrics – Clinical Forensic and Bioethical Considerations

A case is presented of inadequate hospital care in a pregnant woman with fetal growth restriction (FGR) and oligohydramnios, which resulted in intrauterine fetal death with the cause of death concealed by the obstetrician.

Blood component therapy in obstetrics.

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of intensive care unit admission and one of the leading causes of death in the obstetric population. This emphasizes the importance of a working knowledge of the indications for and complications associated with blood product replacement in obstetric practice. This article provides current information regarding preparation for and administration of blood products...

Hormone Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynæcology