Dysfunctional labor is a term used to describe abnormal uterine contractions that interfere with the normal progress of labor. Following in vitro studies...
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Other terms that are often used interchangeably with dystocia are dysfunctional labor, failure to progress (lack of progressive cervical dilatation or lack of descent), and cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD).
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Biochemical Basis for Dysfunctional Labor Lactate implicated in dysfunctional labor; Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology 2004; 103: 718-23 ; Chinese Medicine for Dysfunctional Labor...
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Jan 1, 2009 Dysfunctional Labor Dystocia. pregnancy newborn mother Medical-Womens-Health.
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Oxytocin augmentation of dysfunctional labor. I. Clinical data. ReviewHigh- versus low-dose oxytocin for augmentation or induction of labor. Oxytocin augmentation of dysfunctional labor. I. Clinical data.Oxytocin augmentation of dysfunctional labor. I. Clinical data.
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Below you will find some common pregnancy and labor terms and their definitions Dysfunctional Labor: Failure to progress in a normal pattern of labor.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare oxytocin infusion alone and with intravenous (i.v.) propranolol in the management of dysfunctional labor. CONCLUSION: Low-dose administration of IV propranolol in patients with dysfunctional labor augmented with oxytocin safely reduced the need for cesarean delivery, particularly among patients...
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Discoveries Hold Promise for Dysfunctional Labor. - BIG SKY, MONT.-Recent discoveries in genetics and molecular biology m : Encyclopedia.com BIG SKY, MONT.-Recent discoveries in genetics and molecular biology may soon give obstetricians new, highly targeted tools for management of dysfunctional labor, Dr.
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Excess maternal exhaustion contributes to secondary dysfunction, or may be the result of prolonged labor/false labor. Dysfunctional contractions prolong labor, increasing the risk of maternal/fetal complications.
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