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

Comparison 15. (3.24) Amniotomy alone versus vaginal prostaglandin: multiparae, 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 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Caesarean section 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.14, 6.91]
7 Oxytocin augmentation 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.63 [1.77, 7.40]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
10 Epidural analgesia 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.17 [0.41, 3.31]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.2 [0.38, 3.76]
12 Meconium‐stained liquor 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.89 [0.49, 1.61]
14 Neonatal intensive care unit admission 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.14, 6.91]
16 Perinatal death 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
18 Maternal side‐effects (all) 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.5 [0.26, 8.72]
22 Maternal pyrexia 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.5 [0.26, 8.72]
23 Postpartum haemorrhage 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.78 [0.31, 1.98]
28 Antibiotics to baby 1 150 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.14, 6.91]