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Secondary uterine inertia

Inércia uterina secundária

Category

Definition

A condition affecting pregnant females that is idiopathic. This condition is characterised by vigorous contractions that decrease in vigour due to exhaustion or dehydration of the individual. This condition leads to lack of labour progress.

Inclusions

  • Secondary hypotonic uterine dysfunction
  • Arrested active phase of labour

Index Terms

Secondary uterine inertiaSecondary hypotonic uterine dysfunctionsecondary uterine inertia during laboursecondary hypotonic dysfunction of uterus complicating deliverysecondary hypotonic labourArrested active phase of labourSecondary dystocia of cervix