another cytotec question...

[moz]

For demises, one dr here gives 400mcg cytotec po every 4 hours.

My question is how long can you do this before its harmful, or does it matter? Is there a limit? I haven't found policy that addresses it, but will dig for that later.

Thanks!

[moz]

oh, and to HazeK-

at the hospital I previously worked we never gave cytotec on uterus with previous incision, but just last week here a dr gave 100mcg po q 4 hrs on a 26wk demise, who had 2 c/s previously. She delivered lady partslly, but had to have a d&c for the placenta.

[hollybear]

cytotec is never to be used with history of any uterine surgery!

[THE_L&d_NURSE]

YEP NEVER USE CYTOTEC WITH A SCARRED UTERUS:) JUST LOOKING FOR TROUBLE:)

[babies_r_us, RN]

where can I find the perinatal listserves???? I have many questions on Cytotec policies and procedures and want to check there first. Thanks Sharon

[SmilingBluEyes]

http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/archives/pnatalrn.html

there ya go. Happy reading!

[babies_r_us, RN]

Thanks so much smiling blue eyes!! Should be interesting reading!! We NEVER use Cytotec on a VBAC....too risky.