EMBRYOLOGY. PARTOGRAPH (1) RCOG-GREENTOP. Tocolytic Drugs for Women in Preterm Labour This is the second edition of this guideline, which was first published in October 2002 under the same title. Preterm birth is the most important single determinant of adverse infant outcome, in terms of both survival and quality of life. Although preterm birth is defined as being before 37 completed weeks, most mortality and morbidity is experienced by babies born before 34 weeks. Prevention and treatment of preterm labour is important, not as an end in itself, but as a means of reducing adverse events for the child.
For many women in preterm labour it may not be appropriate to consider attempting tocolysis. This guideline can be downloaded as a pdf using the link below. Tocolytic Drugs for Women in Preterm Labour Update on 27 July 2011 Please note that an amendment has been made regarding the definition of preterm birth in this Guideline which now states that preterm birth is defined as birth at less than 37+0 weeks of gestation. TOCOLYTICS COMPARE. PIH. GYNAE CONSULT. Atlas of Pelvic Surgery. USG COURSE. RHL.