Table 4.
Reasons for failed induction (N = 364).
| Variables | n | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Reasons for failed induction | ||
| Misoprostol, N = 263 | ||
| Fetal distress | 103 | 39.2 |
| Prolonged labor | 99 | 37.6 |
| Cephalopelvic disproportion | 60 | 22.8 |
| Cord prolapse | 1 | 0.4 |
| Foleys catheter, N = 15 | ||
| Fetal distress | 2 | 13.3 |
| Prolonged labor | 13 | 86.7 |
| Foleys catheter and amniotoy/oxytocin, N = 30 | ||
| Fetal distress | 10 | 33.3 |
| Cephalopelvic disproportion | 18 | 60 |
| Cord prolapse | 2 | 6.7 |
| Amniotomy/oxytocin, N = 28 | ||
| Fetal distress | 5 | 17.8 |
| Prolonged labor | 22 | 78.6 |
| Cord prolapse | 1 | 3.6 |
| Membrane sweep, N = 9 | ||
| Prolonged labor | 9 | 100 |
| Membrane sweep and oxytocin, N = 19 | ||
| Fetal distress | 4 | 21.1 |
| Prolonged labor | 15 | 78.9 |