The complications of intrauterine pressure catheter insertion are documented and include placental perforation,4 fetal vessel laceration,5 placental abruption,6 uterine rupture,7 and amnionitis.8 Sciscione et al.,9 suggest patient selection and proper technique are needed to minimize placental abruption when placing intrauterine pressure catheters.
Construction on the Arch began in 1963 and was completed in 1965. Since it opened, the Arch has been one of St. Louisâ most popular attractions with millions of people visiting every year. Facts About the Arch: The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall, making it the tallest national monument in the country. It is also 630 feet wide at its base and weighs more than 43,000 tons.
One of the most revolutionary arch bridges in recent years is the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Franklin, Tennessee, which was opened to traffic in 1994. It's the first American arch bridge to be constructed from segments of precast concrete, a highly economical material.