The indication for amnioinfusion is :: (A) Oligohydramnios, (B) Suspected Renal anomalies, (C) To facilitate labour, (D) Fetal distress
Answer is A. Amnioinfusion with warm saline can be performed in the presence of variable decelerations due to cord compression in oligohydramnios. The role of amnioinfusion in cases of meconium-stained amniotic fluid is not clear. It is routinely used to dilute the meconium and reduce the chance of meconium aspiration syndrome. (refer pgno:526 Sheila 2 nd edition)