Why do we do amnioinfusion?

Amnioinfusion is being used to treat intrapartum problems known to be associated with fetal compromise , including prophylactic treatment of oligohydramnios during labor and after premature rupture of the membranes, treatment of severe variable decelerations during labor and reducing the risk of meconium aspiration .

What is the purpose of an amnioinfusion?

Amnioinfusion is a technique of replacing amniotic fluid during labor via a transcervical intrauterine catheter (see Chapter 18, Section C). Infusion of fluid expands the amniotic cavity space and relieves cord compression .

When is an amnioinfusion indicated?

Aetna considers amnioinfusion medically necessary for any of the following indications: Prophylactic treatment of oligohydramnios, or . Reduction of variable decelerations of the fetal heart rate because of cord compression during labor , or.

Where is amnioinfusion done?

Amnioinfusion refers to the instillation of fluid into the amniotic cavity . This procedure is typically performed during labour through an intrauterine pressure catheter introduced transcervically after rupture of the fetal membranes.

What is the role of amnioinfusion in modern day obstetrics?

Amnioinfusion has been shown to reduce the incidence of variable deceleration due to cord compression, reduces the risk of meconium aspiration and it will help reduce cesarean delivery .

When do you perform an amnioinfusion?

Amnioinfusion is being used to treat intrapartum problems known to be associated with fetal compromise, including prophylactic treatment of oligohydramnios during labor and after premature rupture of the membranes , treatment of severe variable decelerations during labor and reducing the risk of meconium aspiration .

What is an amnioinfusion and when is it performed?

Amnioinfusion is a method in which isotonic fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity . Amnioinfusion. ICD-9-CM. 75.37. It is primarily used as a treatment in order to correct fetal heart rate changes caused by umbilical cord compression, indicated by variable decelerations seen on cardiotocography.

Can a nurse perform amnioinfusion?

Procedure: Initiation of Amnioinfusion will be ordered and performed by a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or physician (MD) .

Is amnioinfusion a surgery?

Amnioinfusion is a technique of replacing amniotic fluid during labor via a transcervical intrauterine catheter (see Chapter 18, Section C). Infusion of fluid expands the amniotic cavity space and relieves cord compression.

What is amnioinfusion in pregnancy?

Amnioinfusion refers to the instillation of fluid into the amniotic cavity . The rationale is that augmenting amniotic fluid volume may decrease or eliminate problems associated with a severe reduction or absence of amniotic fluid, such as severe variable decelerations during labor.

What is a amnioinfusion in nursing?

Amnioinfusion is a method of replacing intrauterine amniotic fluid volume through intrauterine infusion of a saline solution using a pressure catheter . This method simply and effectively relieves variable decelerations not alleviated by the conventional measures of maternal position change and oxygen administration.

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