foley catheter induction

BACKGROUND: Compared with a planned 12-hour placement of a double-balloon catheter, a planned 6-hour placement of a double-balloon catheter shortens the labor induction to delivery interval. The Foley catheter is low cost. Moreover, it has at least comparable effectiveness to the proprietary double-balloon labor induction devices. Of note, a 6-hour placement of a Foley balloon catheter in nulliparas has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate 6- vs 12-hour Foley balloon placement for cervical ripening in the labor induction of nulliparas...

UNLABELLED: Randomized controlled trial comparing efficacy of a combination regime containing two cervical sensitizers (mifepristone + Foley's catheter) versus single agent mifepristone or Foley's catheter for labor induction in women attempting TOLAC at late third trimester with a dead fetus in utero. AIM: To compare efficacy and safety of a new combination regime comprising of two cervical sensitizers used simultaneously with single agents, for labor induction in women attempting TOLAC at ≥34 weeks' gestation with a dead fetus...

BACKGROUND: Mechanical labour induction with a transcervical balloon is as effective as pharmacological methods, with fewer adverse effects. Its use has been limited to labour induction with an unfavourable cervix able to retain the balloon. We have developed an innovative approach using 2-3 balloons side-by-side to extend the benefits of mechanical labour induction/augmentation with a favourable cervix without having to resort to amniotomy or uterotonics. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of side-by-side balloons for extended labour induction/augmentation...

BACKGROUND: Although recent evidence suggests the simultaneous approach use of oxytocin for induction of labor in nullipara, there is limited data from low-income settings that support this. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine whether induction of labor with simultaneous use of oxytocin and a Foley balloon catheter decreases the induction of labor to delivery interval in nulliparous women, compared with sequential use of a Foley balloon catheter followed by oxytocin...

BACKGROUND: The optimum time of labour induction among women with a previous caesarean without any pregnancy complication and eligible and willing for vaginal delivery is not specified. This study compares the vaginal birth rates between induction at 40 weeks and expectant management till 41 weeks. METHOD: We conducted this parallel design nonblinded, randomized controlled trial in a tertiary care teaching institution in South India on women with a previous lower segment caesarean section eligible for a trial of labour with singleton foetus without any pregnancy complication at recruitment...

BACKGROUND: Planned 6 vs 12 hours placement of the double-balloon catheter for cervical ripening in labor induction hastens delivery. The Foley catheter is low-priced and typically performed at least as well as the proprietary double balloon devices in labor induction. Maternal satisfaction with labor induction is usually inversely related to the speed of the process. OBJECTIVE: To compare Foley balloon placement for 6 vs 12 hours in the labor induction of multiparas with unfavorable cervixes...

BACKGROUND: Cervical ripening is one of the most important determinants of the outcome of induction of labor. The findings of studies on the most efficacious inflatable catheter balloon volume for pre-induction cervical ripening have been inconclusive. AIM: To compare the efficacy of the use of different intracervical Foley catheter balloon volumes (30-, 50-, and 60-mL) on cervical ripening. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study was a triple-blind randomized controlled trial...

(1) Background: Induction of labor is currently the most frequently performed procedure in modern obstetrics, referring to more than one in five women, and it is postulated that the percentage of labor induction will increase. (2) Methods: In total, 2935 patients in uncomplicated full-term pregnancy fulfilled the study inclusion criteria and underwent induction of labor. Pregnant women were divided into three groups: IOL with Dinoprostone, Misoprostol vaginal suppositories, and Foley catheter. Outcomes, including cesarean section rates, time to delivery, and cesarean section indications, were analyzed...

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a combined misoprostol-Foley catheter induction of labor protocol against the current guidelines of our department. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A randomized trial was conducted comparing two cervical ripening study groups: combined misoprostol-cervical Foley and the current department practice (misoprostol alone or dinoprostone alone). Women were stratified randomly according to parity for the two intervention groups...

Aims and Objectives To compare the safety and efficacy of dinoprostone pessary with Foley plus vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening. Materials and Methods We randomized 115 women to the pessary or Foley plus misoprostol group. Pessary was inserted for 24 hours, and in the Foley plus misoprostol group, intravaginal misoprostol 25 mcg was administered along with trans-cervical Foley insertion and repeated every six hours to a maximum dose of 100 mcg. Singleton pregnancies requiring labor induction at more than 34 weeks with a Bishop score of <6 were included...

INTRODUCTION: At present, the double balloon represented by the COOK Cervix Ripening Balloon and the single balloon represented by the Foley catheter are the commonly used intrauterine balloons. The application of intrauterine balloons in cervical ripening has evolved over 100 years. Although intrauterine balloons have been widely used in cervical ripening, the effect of labor induction in clinical practice does not satisfy all clinicians, especially patients with poor cervical maturity...

Objective To assess patient pain and satisfaction and time to delivery following transcervical Foley catheter balloon inflation to 10, 30, or 70 mL with simultaneous administration of oxytocin. Methods We performed a randomized prospective study with 30 or 70 mL transcervical Foley balloon catheters in combination with oxytocin during labor induction at term. A 10 mL group was included as a sham control group. Time to delivery was measured, and a patient questionnaire was administered at the time the catheter was expelled to determine patient pain and satisfaction...

OBJECTIVES: Labor induction is one of the most common procedures in modern obstetrics. One in five pregnant women and 30-40% of women delivering vaginally undergo this procedure. If the cervical status is unfavorable, a ripening process is used prior to induction to shorten the duration of oxytocin administration and maximize the possibility of vaginal birth. The aim of this study was to compare the duration of labor induced with dinoprostone vaginal insert additionally followed by foley catheter to spontaneous labor...

The use of a Foley catheter is one of the oldest known methods of labor induction. Therefore, protocols using different volumes of Foley catheter balloons have been developed and tested to accurately determine their effectiveness. In this study, it was decided to retrospectively evaluate two induction of labor (IOL) protocols. The last 300 eligible patients who met the criteria and underwent the low-volume balloon protocol (40-60 mL) IOL were selected. Then next, 300 patients who met the criteria and underwent high-volume balloon (80-100 mL) IOL were selected...

OBJECTIVE: The series of interventions that comprise labor induction shape patient experiences; however, patient perceptions are not always considered when structuring the process of care. Through qualitative interviews, we elucidated women's expectations and experiences regarding labor induction. METHODS: Labor induction patients were recruited from a United States tertiary care hospital's postpartum mother-baby unit and invited to participate in semi-structured qualitative interviews...

INTRODUCTION: Evidence comparing double-balloon versus single-balloon catheter for induction of labor is divided. We aim to compare the efficacy and safety of double- versus single-balloon catheters using individual participant data. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Ovid Emcare, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and clinicaltrials.gov was conducted for randomized controlled trials published from March 2019 until April 13, 2021. Earlier trials were identified from the Cochrane Review on Mechanical Methods for Induction of Labour...

BACKGROUND: A systematic review to determine the efficacy and safety of prostaglandins (PG) and Foley catheter (FC) for cervical priming in the outpatient setting. Various methods are available to achieve cervical ripening prior to induction of labour (IOL). In this systematic review, we will report the literature to date, and investigate the efficacy and safety of using the Foley catheter balloon or prostaglandins for cervical ripening, comparing both methods with each other, and discuss the implications of these findings for midwifery led units...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) causes significant distress to the patient and requires great attention to analgesia and increases morbidity in the postoperative period. This study evaluated the efficacy of intramuscular dexmedetomidine in alleviating CRBD following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and postoperative inflammatory response. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective randomized double-blind study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital from December 2019- March 2020...

BACKGROUND: Induction of labor is a common intervention in obstetrics worldwide. Foley catheter is commonly used mechanical method for labor induction in nulliparous women with an unfavorable cervix at term. We hypothesize that a higher volume of FC (80 ml vs. 60 ml) will shorten the induction-delivery interval for labor induction in nulliparous women at term with an unfavorable cervix with simultaneous use of vaginal misoprostol. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of trans-cervical foley catheter (80 vs...

BACKGROUND: Induction of labour (IOL) remains an indispensable intervention in obstetric practice; however, it may be associated with significant untoward perinatal outcomes. This study determined the major adverse outcomes of IOL and the associated factors at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. METHODS: Retrospective study involving women with singleton gestations, conducted at the Korle Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore the factors associated with adverse outcomes of IOL...