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. 2018 Oct 29;8(4):e307–e314. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1675351

Table 2. Factors associated with an increased risk of uterine tachysystole 39 .

Factor Characteristics associated with tachysystole
Patient  • Younger maternal age
 • Nulliparity
 • Chronic hypertension
 • Smoking/alcohol/drug history
Pregnancy/delivery  • Preeclampsia
 • Oligohydramnios
 • Induction of labor (not elective)
 • Use of oxytocin
 • Use of misoprostol
 • Longer time in labor
 • Epidural