Induction of labor


Authors: R. Vlk;  V. Drochýtek
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha přednosta prof. MUDr. L. Rob, CSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2016; 81(2): 104-111

Overview

Data published in this guideline are based on previous guideline issued by Society of Perinatal Medicine of Czech Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (ČGPS) [55], international guidelines and data from peer-reviewed journals. The fundamental document for this guideline is guideline issued by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGS) Induction of labor, No. 296, 2013 (reviewed 2015) [61]. The literature review is added to the aforementioned document and some of its recommendations are further discussed in this guideline.

Design:
Review of literature.

Keywords:
induction, labour, cervical ripening, prostaglandins, oxytocin, uterine rupture


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