Moving preinduction cervical ripening to a lower acuity inpatient setting using the synthetic hygroscopic cervical dilator: a cost-consequence analysis for the United States

It is estimated that approximately 20% of deliveries in the USA are submitted to cervical ripening prior to induction of labor to facilitate a vaginal delivery. Cervical ripening can be achieved either by administering a synthetic hormone, called a prostaglandin (e.g. misoprostol or dinoprostone), o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical economics 2022-12, Vol.25 (1), p.1185-1198
Hauptverfasser:	Saunders, Sita J., Grisamore, Jody L., Wong, Tess, Torrejon Torres, Rafael, Saunders, Rhodri, Einerson, Brett
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	cervical ripening childbirth costs health economics Induction of labor mechanical dilators prostaglandins
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