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. 2011 Jan 19;2011(1):CD005216. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005216.pub2

Comparison 24. Comparison: ethacridine lactate versus normal saline.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Induction to abortion interval 1 37 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.30 [‐4.02, 3.42]
2 Blood loss (need for blood transfusion) 1 40 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 8.26]
3 Pain (use of analgestics) 1 40 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.0 [0.13, 7.89]
4 Vomiting (use of antimetics) 1 40 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 6.33 [0.67, 60.16]
5 Uterine rupture 1 40 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 8.26]