Intramuscular oxytocin for the prevention of post-partum hemorrhage outside the hospital: clinical evidence and guidelines

CADTH
Record ID 32014000907
English
Authors' recommendations: Three systematic reviews, one randomized controlled trial, and three evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the routine use of intramuscular oxytocin for the prevention of post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) following childbirth.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Oxytocin
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Pregnancy
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