Actualizaciones en el manejo de la oxitocina para inducto -conducción del trabajo de parto

Abstract

Introduction: Oxytocin is a non-peptic hormone produced by the hypothalamus, which is released into the bloodstream during the birth process, its main function is the contraction of the myometrium and at the level of the myoepithelial cells of the breast for milk ejection. In its synthetic form it is used with great frequency to induce labor when the patient's condition does not allow his process to progress naturally, his intravenous administration presents an effective response with immediate effect. Objetive: to base the use of oxytocin in the induction of labor in primary health care. Method: bibliographic review of updated and carefully selected academic articles with studies of the last 5 years, which have been obtained in Scielo, Pubmed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library. Conclusions: Until now it is the drug of choice for the induction-conduction of labor, this based on some scientific studies that reduce it, its administration must be carried out in adequate doses to avoid complications such as uterine hypertonia with the subsequent rupture of the same. Similarly, it could have fetal consequences. This hormone also participates in the control of postpartum hemorrhages, in the treatment of depression, in behavior and social interactions.