Intramuscular versus intravenous prophylactic oxytocin for the third stage of labour.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is general agreement that oxytocin given either through the intramuscular or intravenous route is effective in reducing postpartum blood loss. However, it is unclear whether the subtle differences between the mode of action of these routes have any effect on maternal and infant outcomes. This is an update of a review first published in 2012.

Objectives

To determine the comparative effectiveness and safety of oxytocin administered intramuscularly or intravenously for prophylactic management of the third stage of labour after vaginal birth.

Search methods

We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register, ClinicalTrials.gov, the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) (7 September 2017) and reference lists of retrieved

SUBMITTER: Oladapo OT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6513632 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature