Oxytocin administration for induction and augmentation of labour in Polish maternity units– an observational study

Abstract

BackgroundThere is not enough data regarding practices and protocols that healthcare personnel follow and the amount of oxytocin that women receive during labour. Empirical evidence indicates that compliance with the guidelines improves the quality of healthcare and reduces adverse effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate oxytocin supply practices of oxytocin for labour induction and augmentation in Polish maternity units.MethodsThe article presents a prospective observational study. Data collection took place in two selected maternity units between January 15 and July 31, 2019 (n=545). Inclusion criteria were women in term pregnancies, undergoing oxytocin induction or augmentation of labour. Exclusion criteria were women who were in preterm labour, aged less than 18 years, and women whose baby was known to have a malformation. ResultsThe average total amount of oxytocin administrated to women before birth was 7,329µg following labour induction and 3.952µg following labour augmentation. The actual administration of oxytocin deviated both from the unit and national guidelines in 93,6% of all observed labours. We found no statistically significant correlation between the amount of oxytocin administered and mode of delivery, immediate postpartum blood loss or Apgar scores. There was no observed effect of total oxytocin on short-term perinatal outcomes. Hospitals with similar protocols did not differ significantly in terms of total oxytocin amount, induction to stimulation ratio—the only observed difference was the mode of delivery. ConclusionsThere is a need for a thorough analysis to find out the reasons for the observed discrepancies between protocols and practice.

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