Title: The Efficacy of Transcervical Foleys Catheter with Extra Amniotic Saline Infusion in Cervical Ripening Before Induction of Labour with Vaginal Prostaglandins
Authors: Dr Patsy Varghese, Dr Lakshmi .B.S, Dr Neethu Rani
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.12
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of transcervical Foley catheter with extra amniotic saline infusion in cervical ripening before induction of labour with intravaginal prostaglandin E1.
Methodology: 106 patients with cephalic presentation, singleton pregnancy with intact membranes having modified Bishop’s score < /= 2 were selected. They were randomly divided in to two groups of 53 each. In group A Foley catheter with extra amniotic saline infusion was given for cervical ripening before the induction of labour with intravaginal PG E1 and in group B , PG E1 was given intravaginally without using Foley and extra amniotic saline infusion. Induction to delivery interval was calculated from the time when the intravaginal PG E1 is kept.
Results: There was significant improvement in modified Bishop score after Foley catheter expulsion in group A. The mean induction to delivery interval was significantly shorter and rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours was significantly higher when compared to group B. There was no significant difference in mode of delivery, intra partum complications, rate of ARM, oxytocin use or neonatal outcomes.
Conclusion: Intra cervical Foley catheter with extra amniotic saline infusion is an effective method for cervical ripening in women with very unfavourable cervices.
Keywords: Induction of labour, Foley catheter, Prostaglandin E1, Modified Bishop’s score.
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