American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial comparing parenteral normal saline with and without dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparas.
The objective of the study was to compare intravenous normal saline with and without dextrose on the course of labor in nulliparae. ⋯ Administration of a dextrose solution, regardless of concentration, was associated with a shortened labor course in term vaginally delivered nulliparae subjects in active labor.