another cytotec question...

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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!

We have one physician who is new to our facility and she uses 50mcg every 3 hours orally for IUFD's. I also am looking for information to write a procedure for it's use. Let me know if find and good information or already written procedures.

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Have you tried the perinatal archives? They have LOTS of info regarding the use of cytotec in all situations.

How do you get to the perinatal archives, is this the same as the perinatal listserve i've heard of?

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yes it is.

we use 200 - 400 mcg intra lady partslly every 4 - 6 hours. really effective for IUFD's. also for post partum hemmorage rectally works great...

my main concern with cytotec is hyperstimulation and possible rupture. have not seen it cause one yet but it does concern me. and it does work great for pp hemorhage.

their is a doc at a near by hospital that is using cytotec to induce vbacs at 37 weeks. to me that seems a little risky:)

eww... the policies I have seen definitely say that history of any uterine surgery is a CONTRAINDICATION for use.

that's the way i feel about it also:)

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WE NEVER EVER use it for VBAC's period. EEEK Mark, that makes me way uneasy. I am uneasy about using cytotec for live deliveries anyhow. THAT really freaks me out. Read the perintal archives/listserve. There are plenty of scary threads/experiences regarding cytotec.

Protocol for Demise patients:

100mcg lady partslly q3 hrs x 3....then

200mcg lady partslly q3 hrs x 3....then

300mcg lady partslly q3 hrs x 3....then

400 mcg lady partslly q3 hrs x 3....

then MD must re-evaluate pt for need for additional laminaria placement or mechanical dilatation!

(PERSONALLY, HAVE NEVER, EVER SEEN MORE THAN 300MCG NEEDED.)

Protocol for live births, for cervical ripening:

25 mcg placed lady partslly per MD q4 hrs, up to total of 4 times....then

50 mcg placed lady partslly per MD....

(PERSONALLY, HAVE NEVER SEEN MORE THAN 2 DOSES GIVEN)

**** NEVER, EVER USE CYTOTEC ON UTERUS W/ PREVIOUS INCISION ****

Thanks for all the input, I intended to reply earlier but having problems with my internet access.

I guess also what I am wondering is how much is too much before it causes harm to the mother, or will it? Isn't too much of anything a bad thing? Like ASA/bleeding; acetaminophen/liver damage, etc. Any ideas out there?

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