Comparison of Oxytocin vs. Carbetocin Uterotonic Activity after Caesarean Delivery Assessed by Electrohysterography: A Randomised Trial.

ABSTRACT: Electrohysterography has been used for monitoring uterine contractility in pregnancy and labour. Effective uterine contractility is crucial for preventing postpartum haemorrhage. The objective of our study was to compare postpartum electrohysterograms in women receiving oxytocin vs. carbetocin for postpartum haemorrhage prevention after caesarean delivery. The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with the identifier NCT04201665. We included 64 healthy women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies at term scheduled for caesarean section after one previous caesarean section. After surgery, a 15 min electrohysterogram was obtained after which women were randomised to receive either five IU of oxytocin intravenously or 100 μg of carbetocin intramuscularly. A 30 min electrohysterogram was

SUBMITTER: Paljk Likar I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9698977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature