Home uterine activity monitoring for detection of preterm labor
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
Record ID 32003000554
English
Authors' objectives:
This review aims to assess the available evidence on the effectiveness of home uterine activity monitoring for detection of preterm labor.
Authors' recommendations:
With regard to home uterine activity monitoring (HUAM), the ICSI Technology Assessment Committee finds that:
Home uterine activity monitoring continues to be a safe procedure and several HUAM devices have been approved by the FDA.
The effectiveness of HUAM in improving morbidity and/or mortality remains in question (Conclusion Grade III). Additional evidence is needed to determine its usefulness for patients with multiple gestations, patients with a history of preterm birth, and patients diagnosed with preterm labor in their current pregnancy (in lieu of hospitalization). The existing randomized controlled trials have included different "control" groups and have been designed to address different factors. Also, it remains unclear what the appropriate threshold for monitoring should be.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.icsi.org/index.asp
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Uterine Monitoring
- Obstetric Labor, Premature
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
Contact Address:
8009 34th Avenue South, Suite 1200, Bloomington, MN, USA. Tel: +1 952 814 7060; Fax: +1 952 858 9675
Contact Name:
icsi.info@icsi.org
Contact Email:
icsi.info@icsi.org
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI)
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