Effect of tocolysis on incidence of low birth weight

• Published in: Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 61; no. 5; p. 556
• Main Authors: Tejani, N A, Verma, U L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1983
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Obstetric Labor, Premature - prevention & control; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Prospective Studies

Tocolysis was attempted in only 2.5% of 570 consecutive low birth weight deliveries in the years 1980 through 1981. The reasons for rejecting therapy in the majority of cases are discussed. Prospectively, tocolysis was attempted in only 13.8% of all patients in preterm labor, with an 82% success rat...