THE EFFECT OF INTRAVENOUS RITODRINE ON THE ACID-BASE STATUS OF THE FETUS DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR

  1. Michael Humphrey Clinical Tutor in Obstetrics,
  2. Allan Chang Senior Teaching Fellow,
  3. Marie Gilbert Technical Officer,
  4. Carl Wood Chairman

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1975.tb00626.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 82, Issue 3, pages 234–245, March 1975

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Humphrey, M., Chang, A., Gilbert, M. and Wood, C. (1975), THE EFFECT OF INTRAVENOUS RITODRINE ON THE ACID-BASE STATUS OF THE FETUS DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 82: 234–245. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1975.tb00626.x

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  1. Monash University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital 172 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000

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  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

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Summary

A progressive fetal respiratory acidosis occurs in the second stage of labour. A double-blind controlled trial showed that the intravenous infusion of Ritodrine abolished this.

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