Each Contraction in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#2131
SMLE Question #2131
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 27-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks is in active labor on an oxytocin infusion for induction. After several hours, CTG shows recurrent late decelerations with each contraction, baseline 150/min and minimal variability. Contractions are strong and occurring every 1–2 minutes, and there is no vaginal bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step to reverse this CTG pattern?
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