Oxytocin: still the optimal prophylactic despite soaring rates of haemorrhage at birth.

Oxytocin: still the optimal prophylactic despite soaring rates of haemorrhage at birth.
BJOG. 2021 Jan 01;:
Authors: Weeks A
Abstract
The results of the IMox study, although not surprising, are very much to be welcomed. This high quality, double-blind study provides conclusive evidence that there is essentially no difference in effectiveness between prophylactic intramuscular (i.m.) oxytocin, carbetocin, and oxytocin+ergometrine (Syntometrine®); (van der Nelson et al. BJOG 2020). Blood loss at 500mls, 1000mls and need for blood transfusion were the same in all 3 groups.
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Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - January 1, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Weeks A Tags: BJOG Source Type: research