Open AccessOutpatient Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor in Nulliparous Women
Author(s) -
Elizabeth B. Ausbeck,
Victoria C. Jauk,
Yumo Xue,
Pamela Files,
Spencer G. Kuper,
Akila Subramaniam,
Brian M. Casey,
Jeff M. Szychowski,
Lorie M. Harper,
Alan T. Tita
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0000000000004041
Subject(s) - medicine , foley catheter , randomized controlled trial , labor induction , randomization , gestational age , foley , outpatient clinic , bishop score , obstetrics , gestation , pregnancy , catheter , anesthesia , surgery , cervix , oxytocin , biology , genetics , cancer
To assess whether outpatient cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in nulliparous women undergoing elective labor induction shortens the time from admission to delivery.