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What is the main disadvantage of using amniotomy alone for labor induction?
What is the main disadvantage of using amniotomy alone for labor induction?
- Predictable interval until labor onset
- Unpredictable and occasionally long interval until labor onset (correct)
- Decreased risk of chorioamnionitis
- Shortened labor duration
In a trial by Bakos and Bäckström, what was found to be superior to oxytocin alone for labor induction?
In a trial by Bakos and Bäckström, what was found to be superior to oxytocin alone for labor induction?
- Late amniotomy
- Early amniotomy
- Oxytocin alone
- Amniotomy combined with oxytocin (correct)
What effect did early amniotomy have on labor duration according to Mercer and colleagues (1995)?
What effect did early amniotomy have on labor duration according to Mercer and colleagues (1995)?
- No effect on labor duration
- Decreased by 4 hours (correct)
- Increased by 4 hours
- Induced chorioamnionitis
What was reported by De Vivo and associates (2020) regarding the risk of cesarean delivery with early amniotomy?
What was reported by De Vivo and associates (2020) regarding the risk of cesarean delivery with early amniotomy?
When is amniotomy commonly performed for labor augmentation?
When is amniotomy commonly performed for labor augmentation?
What effect did amniotomy at approximately 5-cm dilation have on spontaneous labor according to Table 26-6?
What effect did amniotomy at approximately 5-cm dilation have on spontaneous labor according to Table 26-6?
What was found NOT to be higher following amniotomy at approximately 5-cm dilation according to the text?
What was found NOT to be higher following amniotomy at approximately 5-cm dilation according to the text?
What was the main finding in a trial by Mercer and colleagues (1995) regarding early vs late amniotomy?
What was the main finding in a trial by Mercer and colleagues (1995) regarding early vs late amniotomy?
'Early amniotomy' refers to performing amniotomy at which cervical dilation according to Mercer and colleagues (1995)?
'Early amniotomy' refers to performing amniotomy at which cervical dilation according to Mercer and colleagues (1995)?
