Module 7 - NICE 207 +TOGs - Inducing Labour Flashcards
Define tachysystole
> 5 contractions in 10 minutes
For more than 20 minutes.
Define hyperstimulation
Overactivity of uterus (as result of IOL).
Tachysystole or hypertonicitiy with or without CTG changes.
Define hypertonicity
Contraction lasting > 2minutes.
If unable to carry out membrane sweep via the cervical os, what alternative method of membrane sweep can be used?
Massaging the fornicies.
Define precipitate labour.
Baby born within 3 hours of onset of labour.
What proportion of pregnancies are induced?
20%
What information should be given to women about the medicalisation of of IOL?
Increased number of VEs
Limited places to deliver
Possibly limit pool use
Increased risk of instrumentals (therefore increased risk of OASI)
Hyperstimulation
Longer labour and hospital stay.
What are the risks of IOL?
Increased pain
Increased risk of instrumentals (therefore increased risk of OASI)
Hyperstimulation
What is the stillbirth rate according to MBRRACE in white women?
34 / 10,000
What is the stillbirth rate according to MBRRACE in black women?
x2 of white women
74 / 10,000
What is the stillbirth rate according to MBRRACE in Asian women?
x1.5 of white women
53 / 10,000
What needs to be ruled out before IOL or membrane sweep is carried out?
A low lying placenta or placenta previa.
Non-cephalic lie.
Regular contractions.
(also ensure normal CTG).
How is Bishop Score calculated?
Dilatation
(0: 0cm dilated.
1: 1-2cm dilated.
2: 3-4cm dilated.
3: 5-6cm dilated).
Position
(0: posterior
1: mid
2: anterior).
Effacement
(0: 0-30%
1: 40-50%
2: 60-70%
3: 80%+).
Station
(0: -3
1: -2
2: -1 to 0
3: +1 to +2).
Consistency
(0: Firm
1: Medium
2: Soft).
When can foetal monitoring can be reverted to IA during IOL process?
If CTG is normal and woman is low risk.
What is the difference in IOL outcomes between inpatient and outpatient IOL?
There is no difference in outcomes.
When should women undergoing outpatient IOL contact mw?
PVB.
SROM.
RFM.
No contractions within set timeframe.
Lost pessary/mechanical induction.
Onset of contractions.
What type of hormone is misoprostol?
PGE1
(Prostaglandin E1)
What is the dose of misoprostol?
Range based on gestation (800 to 25 micrograms).
Reduces with gestational age.
What type of hormone is dinoprostone?
PGE2
(Prostaglandin E2)
What are the maternal side effects of misoprostol?
Flactulence
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
FEVER
Nausea and vomiting
Shivering
PVB
Headache
SINUS TACHYCARDIA
(hyperstimulation, uterine rupture)
What is the duration of action and peak onset of action of misoprostol when given:
1. PO
2. Sublingual
3. PV
4. Buccal
- (PO) Duration of action - 2 hours
Peak onset in 30 mins. - (SL) Duration of action - 3 hours
Peak onset in 30 mins. - (PV) Duration of action - 4 hours
Peak onset in 70-80 mins. - (Buc) Duration of action - unknown.
Peak onset in 70-80 mins.
What are the contra-inductions to dinoprostone use for IOL?
Active cardiac or pulmonary disease (including severe asthma).
Untreated pelvic infection.
Major CPD.
Hepatic or renal impairment.
Uterine surgery.
SROM.
Grand multip (>P4).
Foetal distress.
Foetal malpresentation.
(Caution in asthma, glaucoma, raised intra-ocular pressure, epilepsy, DIC and HTN).
What are the potential SEs of Dinoprostone?
Fever
Infection
Hypotension
PV Itching or burning
Uterine atony
GI upset
Genital oedema.
What is used for tocolysis?
Terbutaline 250 micrograms SC.
Up to 2 doses.
Repeat can be given after 30 minutes.
Above what Bishop Score should ARM and syntocinon be offered as method of IOL?
6+
Below what Bishop Score should mechanical or pharmacological IOL be offered?
Less than 6.
What method of IOL has the lowest risk of hyperstimulation?
Mechanical IOL.
What method of hormonal IOL is associated with the lowest risk of hyperstimulation?
PO Misoprostol <50 micrograms.
(OR 1.5 compared to spontaneous labour).
What is the increased risk of hyperstimulation when dinoprostone PV TABLETS are used, compared to spontaneous labour?
OR 2
What is the increased risk of hyperstimulation when dinoprostone PV GEL are used, compared to spontaneous labour?
OR 3.5
What is the increased risk of hyperstimulation when dinoprostone PV pessary are used, compared to spontaneous labour?
OR 5
What is the increased risk of hyperstimulation when misoprostol SL or Buccal routes are used to induce labour, compared to spontaneous labour?
OR 7