The Practice Point learning block uses a stethoscope icon.
Tocolytics may not be used when it is better to let labour progress regardless of gestational age. Situations such as severe infection, bleeding, or severe preeclampsia may be clinical situations where the threat to fetal or maternal well-being are weighted against fetal/neonatal immaturity.
Tocolytics may not be used when it is better to let labour progress regardless of gestational age. Situations such as severe infection, bleeding, or severe preeclampsia may be clinical situations where the threat to fetal or maternal well-being are weighted against fetal/neonatal immaturity.