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

Comparison 16. IV Oxytocin and amniotomy versus vaginal PG: all women, previous CS, intact membranes, unfavourable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Vaginal delivery not achieved in 24 hours 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.9 [0.46, 1.75]
3 Caesarean section 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.67 [0.22, 2.03]
6 Cervix unfavourable/unchanged after 12‐24 hours 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.09 [0.01, 1.55]
9 Uterine rupture 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 69.70]
10 Epidural analgesia 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.42 [0.93, 2.17]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.25 [0.39, 4.02]
13 Apgar score < 7 at 5 minutes 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14 Neonatal intensive care unit admission 1 42 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 69.70]