amnioinfusion


amnioinfusion

 [am″ne-o-in-fu´zhun] 1. injection of solutions into the amniotic fluid, usually to induce abortion.2. infusion of normal saline to increase intra-amniotic fluid in cases of oligohydramnios or rupture of the membranes; this may reduce the number and severity of variable decelerations due to cord compression during labor; see also fetal monitoring.3. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as the infusion of fluid into the uterus during labor to relieve umbilical cord compression or to dilute meconium-stained fluid.

am·ni·o·in·fu·sion

(am'nē-ō-in-fyu'zhŭn), Infusion of warmed saline through an intrauterine catheter during labor, for umbilical cord compromise due to low volume of amnionic fluid, or for thick meconium in labor.

amnioinfusion

Intra-amniotic infusion Obstetrics The injection of any fluid into the amniotic cavity, either to 1. Replenish intra-uterine volume after rupture of membranes to facilitate fetal manipulation before a vaginal deliver, or.2. To induce labor. See Saline abortion, Prostaglandin abortion.

am·ni·o·in·fu·sion

(am'nē-ō-in-fyū'zhŭn) Infusion of warmed saline through an intrauterine catheter during labor, for umbilical cord compromise due to low volume of amnionic fluid, or for thick meconium in labor.