Journal of anesthesia
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J Anesth
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Journal of anesthesia · Aug 2024
Protocolized oxytocin infusion for elective cesarean delivery: a retrospective before-and-after study.
To elucidate the clinical impact of the novel oxytocin protocol using a syringe pump with a stratified dose compared with the conventional practice of putting oxytocin into the bag. ⋯ Our oxytocin infusion protocol significantly reduced oxytocin requirements in elective cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia without increasing blood loss. However, we could not find other clinical benefits of the novel protocol.