Iv Oxytocin Infusion in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#1595
SMLE Question #1595
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 29-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks gestation is undergoing induction of labour with an IV oxytocin infusion and continuous electronic fetal monitoring. Contractions become frequent and prolonged. Cardiotocography shows recurrent late decelerations with each contraction and a fetal heart rate baseline of 170/min. Uterine contractions are occurring every 1–2 minutes. She is clinically stable and already in the left lateral position. What is the most appropriate immediate step in management?
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