Intrauterine pressure catheter
Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)
Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) /ɪnˌtrɔː.jʊˈtiːn ˈprɛʃər kæˈθiːtər/ is a device used in Obstetrics to measure the pressure within the uterus during labor. The term originates from the Latin words "intra" meaning within, "uterus" meaning womb, and the Greek word "katheter" which means to send down.
Usage
An IUPC is used to monitor uterine contractions and the response of the fetus to these contractions during labor. It provides a more accurate and continuous measurement compared to external methods like a Tocodynamometer.
Procedure
The IUPC is inserted into the uterus through the cervix during labor. The catheter is thin and flexible, allowing it to move with the contractions of the uterus. The pressure changes in the uterus are then transmitted to a monitor for analysis.
Related Terms
- Tocodynamometer: An external device used to measure the frequency and duration of uterine contractions.
- Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth.
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intrauterine pressure catheter
- Wikipedia's article - Intrauterine pressure catheter
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