Is lactic acid concentration in amniotic fluid a new predictor of labour dystocia? [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sally Tracy (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Bisits ,  Dr Antonia Shand ,  Dr Mark Tracy ,  Prof Alec Welsh
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Brief description This study will establish whether higher concentrations of lactate in the amniotic fluid of labouring women can be used as a surrogate marker to improve diagnoses of presence or absence of dystocia. Labour dystocia is a serious problem experienced during childbirth, and is one of the main indications for emergency caesarean section or forceps or vacuum delivery. Although dystocia is a common clinical problem, the current lack of a precise definition leads to considerable variation in practice.

Funding Amount $AUD 682,538.27

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