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Review
. 2019 Feb 25;47(2):152-160.
doi: 10.1515/jpm-2018-0175.

Update on uterine tachysystole

Sebastian Rupert Hobson  1   2 , Merihan Zarif Abdelmalek  1   2 , Dan Farine  1   2
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Review

Update on uterine tachysystole

Sebastian Rupert Hobson et al. J Perinat Med. .

Abstract

Uterine tachysystole (TS) is a potentially significant intrapartum complication seen most commonly in induced or augmented labors but may also occur in women with spontaneous labor. When it occurs, maternal and perinatal complications can arise if not identified and managed promptly by obstetric care providers. Over recent years, new definitions of the condition have facilitated further research into the field, which has been synthesized to inform clinical management guidelines and protocols. We propose a set of recommendations pertaining to TS in line with contemporary evidence and obstetric practice.

Keywords: fetal heart rate; obstetric labor; pregnancy; uterine contraction.

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