International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · May 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyIncreased intravenous fluid intake and the course of labor in nulliparous women.
To compare the effect of 2 regimens of intravenous fluid therapy on the course of labor. ⋯ A greater volume per hour of intravenous fluid than is commonly administered to nulliparous women in active labor is associated with significantly shorter duration of labor and lower frequency of both prolonged labor and oxytocin administration.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Feb 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySublingual misoprostol versus oxytocin infusion to reduce blood loss at cesarean section.
To compare the effectiveness of sublingual misoprostol administered immediately after delivery of the neonate at cesarean section, with intravenous oxytocin infusion in prevention of uterine atony and thereby reducing blood loss at cesarean section. ⋯ Sublingual misoprostol appears to be as effective as intravenous infusion of oxytocin in reducing blood loss at cesarean section. However, occurrence of transient side effects such as shivering and pyrexia were noted more frequently with the use of misoprostol.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jan 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialOral misoprostol in the third stage of labor.
To compare the efficacy of intravenous ergometrine, intramuscular oxytocin, and oral misoprostol in the control of postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ Oral misoprostol is as effective as conventional oxytocic agents in preventing postpartum hemorrhage and can be recommended for use in low-resource settings.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyMisoprostol vs. oxytocin for induction of labor.