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. 2018 Dec 19;2018(12):CD011689. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011689.pub3

Comparison 67. Ergometrine vs Oxytocin (by healthcare setting).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Death 1 1293 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
1.1 Hospital setting 1 1293 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
1.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
2 PPH >= 1000 mL 6 2591 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.52, 3.27]
2.1 Hospital setting 6 2591 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.30 [0.52, 3.27]
2.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Blood transfusion 5 1893 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.44 [0.20, 10.23]
3.1 Hospital setting 5 1893 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.44 [0.20, 10.23]
3.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4 Severe maternal morbidity: intensive care admissions 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4.1 Hospital setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5 Severe maternal morbidity: shock 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5.1 Hospital setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
6 PPH >= 500 mL 10 3221 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.31 [0.86, 1.99]
6.1 Hospital setting 10 3221 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.31 [0.86, 1.99]
6.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
7 Additional uterotonics 6 2493 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.46 [0.61, 3.48]
7.1 Hospital setting 6 2493 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.46 [0.61, 3.48]
7.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
8 Blood loss 10 3221 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 8.09 [‐17.83, 34.00]
8.1 Hospital setting 10 3221 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 8.09 [‐17.83, 34.00]
8.2 Community setting 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
9 Change in haemoglobin 2 1893 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.42 [‐0.30, 1.13]
9.1 Hospital setting 2 1893 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.42 [‐0.30, 1.13]
9.2 Community setting 0 0 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10 Breastfeeding 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.1 Hospital setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Nausea 6 2529 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 4.56 [1.13, 18.44]
11.1 Hospital setting 6 2529 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 4.56 [1.13, 18.44]
11.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
12 Vomiting 5 2343 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 3.83 [1.10, 13.28]
12.1 Hospital setting 5 2343 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 3.83 [1.10, 13.28]
12.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
13 Headache 4 2293 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 5.63 [0.93, 33.96]
13.1 Hospital setting 4 2293 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 5.63 [0.93, 33.96]
13.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14 Abdominal pain 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14.1 Hospital setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
15 Hypertension 3 1410 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 13.39 [2.01, 89.44]
15.1 Hospital setting 3 1410 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 13.39 [2.01, 89.44]
15.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
16 Shivering 3 1493 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.73 [0.93, 3.25]
16.1 Hospital setting 3 1493 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 1.73 [0.93, 3.25]
16.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
17 Fever 2 1443 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 2.97 [0.97, 9.05]
17.1 Hospital setting 2 1443 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 2.97 [0.97, 9.05]
17.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
18 Diarrhoea 2 1393 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 3.74 [0.42, 33.53]
18.1 Hospital setting 2 1393 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 3.74 [0.42, 33.53]
18.2 Community setting 0 0 Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
19 Maternal well‐being 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
19.1 Hospital setting 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
19.2 Community setting 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
20 Maternal satisfaction 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) Totals not selected
20.1 Hospital setting 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
20.2 Community setting 0   Risk Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]