Artificial rupture of membranes (aka amniotomy) may be done in order to perform certain interventions in labour (such as insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter or placement of a fetal scalp electrode) or as a way of inducing/augmenting labour in conjunction with an oxytocin infusion. The fetus must be engaged with normal cephalic presentation, and it cannot be done if the clinician can palpate a cord on vaginal exam. It is also contraindicated if the mom has untreated HIV or active hepatitis B or C infections.
Equipment needed to complete the procedure:
Steps to performing an amniotomy are as follows:
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