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Tachysystole on oxytocin

G1P0, 30 years old40+1 weeks, IOLOxytocin 18 mU/min, ARM 4 h ago

Mother in pain between contractions. Uterus tender on palpation.

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Clinical picture

Oxytocin at high dose with little rest between contractions. The uterus needs time to relax for placental perfusion.