Intramuscular oxytocin versus intravenous oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage at vaginal delivery (LabOR trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Intramuscular oxytocin versus intravenous oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage at vaginal delivery (LabOR trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The most common cause of primary PPH is uterine atony. Atonic PPH rates are increasing in developed countries despite routine active management of the third stage of l...

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Main Authors: Nita Adnan, Fiona Boland, Deirdre J. Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Intramuscular oxytocin
Intravenous oxytocin
Postpartum haemorrhage
Active management third stage of labour
Randomised controlled trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2269-9

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