This week's 'Journal Watch' discusses a clinical trial from Obstetrics & Gynecology journal, " Misoprostol With Foley Bulb Compared With Misoprostol Alone for Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial ". Authors : Al-Ibraheemi, Zainab MD; Brustman, Lois MD; Bimson, Brianne E. MD; Porat, Natalie MD; Rosenn, Barak MD. Synopsis A recent clinical study suggests that cervical ripening using misoprostol in combination with a transcervical Foley bulb is an effective method to shorten the course of labor compared with misoprostol alone.
This study confirms an optimal approach for cervical ripening among the various medical and mechanical methods of cervical ripening. Key Takeaways Cervical ripening using misoprostol in combination with a transcervical Foley bulb is an effective method to shorten the course of labor compared with misoprostol alone. What Was The Need For This Study?…
