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. 2001 Jul 23;2001(3):CD003250. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003250

Comparison 11. IV oxytocin and amniotomy versus vaginal PG: all primiparae, unfavourable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
3 Caesarean section 1 64 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.32 [0.50, 3.50]
5 Serious maternal morbidity or death 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
7 Oxytocin augmentation 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.07 [0.00, 1.12]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without FHR changes 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 5.0 [0.25, 99.95]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.25 [0.37, 4.21]
23 Post partum haemorrhage 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.33, 27.23]
29 Precipitate labour 1 60 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 70.83]