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. 2000 Oct 23;2000(4):CD002864. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002864

Comparison 2. IV prostaglandin vs IV oxytocin: primiparous, membranes intact, cervix unfavourable.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Vaginal delivery not achieved within 24 hours 1 100 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.71 [0.24, 2.10]
3 Caesarean section 1 100 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.71 [0.24, 2.10]
5 Serious maternal morbidity or death 1 100 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]