Use of estriol measurement to monitor tocolytic therapy

Details Use of estriol measurement to monitor tocolytic therapy Use of estriol measurement to monitor tocolytic therapy

1993-10-13

1994-12-06

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61B 1900

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053701356

ABSTRACT:
A method of monitoring tocolytic therapy, which comprises determining a first concentration of estriol in a body fluid of a pregnant patient undergoing or diagnosed as a candidate for undergoing treatment with a tocolytic agent and, based on the value of the first concentration relative to a standard, either initiating, continuing, discontinuing, or modifying the treatment.

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