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High Impact Actions Homepage  Single dose prostaglandin
induction of labour Hot  User rating 3.0 (1)   Area
Classification  Midwifery Care  Briefly describe what it is  The
use of Propess is a single dose slow release prostagandin which
is inserted for up to 24 hours. It is used for the induction of
labour in first and subsequent pregnacies and aids the ripening
of the cervix in preperation for labour.   Our Consultants
agreed to the change in practice and the pharmacy were involved
in the change of prostaglandin prepration in order to alter our
drug supply .A clincal guideline was devloped for both low risk
and high rsk pregancies and training was provided for all staff
grades.   As it is a single dose adminstarion there is a
reduction in induction delay which improves the chances of
progressing to labour. The singel dose preperation realeases
midwifery time to provide more care.   Propess reduces the
number of vaginal examination needed during the induction
process which is kinder to