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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD003098. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003098

Comparison 62. Oral prostaglandin vs intravenous oxytocin: all multiparae (without previous cesarean section).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2 Uterine hyperstimulation with fetal heart rate changes 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Cesarean section 3 43 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.6 [0.07, 4.83]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 11 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.6 [0.07, 4.83]
12 Meconium‐stained liquor 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
14 Neonatal intensive care unit admission 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
20 Vomiting 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.1 [0.08, 15.36]
23 Postpartum haemorrhage 1 21 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.27 [0.15, 72.23]