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 · Sep 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of different doses of intraumbilical oxytocin on the third stage of labor.
To determine the optimal dose of oxytocin to be injected intraumbilically after fetal delivery for active management of the third stage of labor. ⋯ Administering 30 IU of oxytocin intraumbilically in 50 mL of a normal saline solution after fetal delivery is a simple, noninvasive, and effective method for active management of the third stage of labor.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Aug 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of preoperative rectal misoprostol on blood loss during and after elective cesarean delivery.
To evaluate the effect of preoperative administration of rectal misoprostol on blood loss during and after elective cesarean delivery. ⋯ Preoperative treatment with 400 μg rectal misoprostol significantly reduced blood loss related to elective cesarean delivery.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jul 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyIntravenous infusion of paracetamol versus intravenous pethidine as an intrapartum analgesic in the first stage of labor.
To evaluate the efficacy and adverse effects of an intravenous infusion of 1000 mg of paracetamol as compared with an intravenous injection of 50mg of pethidine hydrochloride for intrapartum analgesia. ⋯ The effectiveness of intravenous paracetamol was comparable to that of intravenous pethidine, but paracetamol had fewer maternal adverse effects.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of domperidone on augmentation of lactation following cesarean delivery at full term.
To evaluate the effects of domperidone on breast milk production in women who underwent cesarean at full term. ⋯ Postpartum treatment with domperidone can augment breast milk production after full-term cesarean, with minimal adverse effects.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySublingual misoprostol versus intramuscular oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in low-risk women.
To compare sublingual misoprostol with intramuscular oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in low-risk vaginal birth. ⋯ The efficacy of 400 μg of misoprostol administered sublingually was equivalent to that of 10 units of oxytocin given intramuscularly for prevention of PPH in low-risk vaginal delivery.