Mechanical induction of labour: double balloon or Cook® catheter
Section: Práctica Clínica
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Molina García L, Fernández Valero MJ, Hidalgo Ruiz M. Inducción mecánica del parto: balón doble o sonda de Cook®. Metas Enferm mar 2017; 20(2): 61-65.
Authors
Leticia Molina García1, Mª José Fernández Valero2, Manuel Hidalgo Ruiz2
Position
1Matrona. Servicio de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía. Córdoba2Matrón/a. Servicio de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén
Contact address
Leticia Molina García. C/ Cataluña, 10-2º A. 23009 Jaén.
Contact email: letitedi@hotmail.com
Abstract
Mechanical procedures for ripening an unfavourable cervix are positioning as an effective option vs. pharmacological methods, particularly in those cases where the latter are contraindicated. There is current interest about the use of these methods, as these are overall low-cost devices, simple, convenient, reversible, drug-free, and most of all, they cause few adverse effects and low impact on the mother and/or the foetus. With the objective to create awareness about said mechanical method for labour induction, follow-up was conducted for a pregnant woman with asthma and indication of end of pregnancy through Cook® double balloon, resulting in a normal delivery without incidences.
Keywords:
Cervical ripening; labour induction; prostaglandins; mechanical induction; Cook® balloon; double balloon
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