Pain intensity and duration of labour and the need for induction in the active phase of labor. 075.8 Other specified complications of labour and delivery
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Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age is 18-35 years BMI below 30 Height above 150 Gestational age is 42-37 weeks. Be primiparous cephalic presentation No CPD based on examination by researcher and on-call Obstetrics Less than 6 hours have passed since the rupture of the membranes Education level is at least fifth elementary. Iranian no induction during labor no epilepsy. any use of painkillers since 3 hours before labor starts Must not be a user of cardiac pacemakers not to be addict no skin problem or scar in the region of electrodes contractions have started spontaneously single fetus no experience of using TENS before dilatation 3-5 cm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: no tendency to continue participating in the study using the oxytocin or prostaglandin be necessary using any drug during the labor childbirth by cesarean method allergy or burn in the region of TENS electrodes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of the first stage of labor: Accurate recording of the start time of the active phase from dilatation of 4 cm to complete dilatation of the cervix (will be measured on a minute scale). Timepoint: from dilatation of 4 cm to complete dilatation of the cervix. Method of measurement: TV.;Pain ruler is a visual tool for determining the severity of pain through self-reporting. Scores range from 0 to 10. A score of 3-0 indicates mild pain, 4-7 indicates moderate pain, and 8-10 indicates severe pain. Timepoint: from dilatation of 4 cm to complete dilatation of the cervix. Method of measurement: macGil ruler.;According to the diagnosis of the treating physician and recording the order to start induction of labor in the patient's file. Timepoint: from dilatation of 4 cm to complete dilatation of the cervix. Method of measurement: Trans vaginal examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences