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