Amniofusion

Question 1

a technique by which warmed, sterile normal saline or Ringer’s lactate
solution is introduced into the uterus through an intrauterine pressure
catheter (IUPC)

Answer 1

Amnioinfusion

Question 2

Uses

Answer 2

• to increase the volume of fluid in cases of oligohydramnios

• provides an extra cushion of fluid that relieves pressure on the umbilical
cord and promotes increased perfusion to the fetus

• to dilute moderate to heavy meconium released in utero
• indicated for PTL with PROM

Question 3

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT

Answer 3

w/ suspected cord compression, the immediate intervention is to
assist the laboring woman to another position

• If not successful in restoring the FHR, an amnioinfusion may be
considered.

• The nurse helps administered the AI, assesses the woman’s VS and
contraction status, and monitors the FHR by continuous EFM