ACOG and FDA Agree That Terbutaline Cannot Be Used Beyond 72 Hours

ACOG agrees with FDA that Terbutaline, for the prevention or treatment of preterm labor, cannot be used beyond 72 hours. It could result in maternal cardiac disease and even death. Be able to comment on this on the OBGYN Oral Board exam. For more: http://exampro.com/blog/index.php/exampro-tips-and-techniques/acog-fda-agree-terbutaline-72-hours/

ACOG Prefers Hosiptal Births

ACOG just released a Committee Opinion (February 2011, #476) on the subject of Planned Home Births. This is considered to be exam relevant for OBGYNS preparing for the Oral OBGYN board exam. Go to http://exampro.com/blog/index.php/exampro-tips-and-techniques/acog-prefers-hospital-births/