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. 2000 Oct 23;2000(4):CD002862. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002862

Comparison 12. (3.15) Amniotomy alone versus vaginal prostaglandin: primiparae, intact membranes, favourable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2 Uterine hyperstimulation with fetal heart rate changes 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Caesarean section 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.33 [0.31, 5.68]
7 Oxytocin augmentation 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.33 [1.33, 4.10]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10 Epidural analgesia 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.33 [0.97, 11.46]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.79 [0.39, 1.58]
12 Meconium‐stained liquor 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.71 [0.73, 4.03]
14 Neonatal intensive care unit admission 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.25 [0.35, 4.41]
16 Perinatal death 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
18 Maternal side‐effects (all) 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.53, 7.60]
22 Maternal pyrexia 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.53, 7.60]
23 Postpartum haemorrhage 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.67 [0.42, 6.64]
28 Antibiotics to baby 1 110 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.25 [0.35, 4.41]