Significance of observing no fluid at amniotomy.

Druzin, M L; Adams, D M · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1990

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Thirty patients with oligohydramnios observed at artificial rupture of membranes were studied to determine the significance of this finding. Fifteen were subsequently found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid and 21 had abnormal fetal heart rate tracings. This clinical observation warrants close intrapartum surveillance and preparation for delivery.

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