Suthutvoravut 2012.
Methods | Randomised trial |
Participants | Females age 18‐34 undergoing vaginal delivery at 37‐41 weeks' gestation |
Interventions | Oxytocin 20 IU infusion versus ergometrine 0.2 mg IV given in the third stage of labour |
Outcomes | Postpartum blood loss, duration of the third stage, maternal hypertension, maternal heart rate, postpartum haemorrhage, atony, need for additional uterotonic drugs |
Notes | Trial data became available after completion of analysis for this updated review |
Hb: haemoglobin Hct: haematocrit IM: intramuscular IU: international units IV: intravenous PPH: postpartum haemorrhage