Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Amniotomy

A method of inducing labor by deliberate rupture of the AMNION to cause the release of amniotic fluid.

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Abstract

A method of inducing labor by deliberate rupture of the AMNION to cause the release of amniotic fluid.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Artificial Rupture of Membranes

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Amnion (1965-2017)
  • Labor, Induced (1965-2017)

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  1. E04w.520.252.968w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Amniotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000074885. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000074885
  2. Amniotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_rupture_of_membranes
  3. Amniotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q578311