By ULY CLINIC

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Myometrium relaxation

 

Introduction

 

It is done to relax the uterus in order to:

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• Relieve fetal distress immediately prior to Caesarian section

• Stop contraction of uterine in premature labour

• Prevent uterine rupture  Perform external cephalic version 

 

Pharmacological treatment

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• Nefedipine 20 mg start, followed by 10–20 mg three–four times daily

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• Salbutamol IV 2.5mg in 500mls of Ringers lactate and run 20–30 drops per minute and monitor contractions and maternal heart rate 

 

Note:

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• β -stimulants should never be used if the patient had an antepartum hemorrhage

• β -stimulants are contra-indicated for cardiac disease and severe anemia in pregnancy ​

 

Updated on, 3.11.2020

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References

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1. STG