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The Use of Intravenous Fluids During Labor
Author(s) -
Keppler Ann Blystad
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
birth
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.233
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1523-536X
pISSN - 0730-7659
DOI - 10.1111/j.1523-536x.1988.tb00809.x
Subject(s) - intravenous fluid , medicine , administration (probate law) , intravenous therapy , preterm labor , obstetrics , intensive care medicine , pregnancy , anesthesia , fetus , political science , law , biology , genetics
This paper examines the use of intravenous fluids in labor management. Commonly used solutions are discussed, together with what is known about their effects on mother and infant. While the administration of intravenous fluids to laboring women may be appropriate and important in some instances, as a routine practice it often results in undesirable outcomes for both mother and infant. (BIRTH 15:2, June 1988 )