RE: [ozmidwifery] Amnio-infusion

[Ken WArd]

ï One place I worked at also had a tendency to ARM, and then utilise IV fluids for ? cord compression fetal distress; does seem to work, but why ARM in the first place? Usually to check for mec liquor, speed up labour!!!!!!!!!!      Have heard of amnioinfusion in medical, midwife articles.     Maureen -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jodie Miller Sent: Friday, 14 May 2004 5:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Caroline McCullough Subject: [ozmidwifery] Amnio-infusion Hey Jodie,   I have been doing some reading on Post term preggos and found this interesting tidbit about Amnioinfusion. Could you do me a favour and post a message on Ozmid asking if anyone has heard of this practice and if it used anywhere in reality?   âAmnioinfusion is sometimes used during labor if there is very little amniotic fluid or the fetus is compressing the umbilical cord. In amnioinfusion, a sterile fluid is instilled with a catheter (hollow tube) into the broken amniotic sac to help replace the low levels of fluid and cushion the fetus and cord.â   Cheers,   Cas.