European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialIntramuscular oxytocin administration before vs. after placental delivery for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: A randomized controlled prospective trial.
Postpartum hemorrhage is still the most significant cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of timing of oxytocin administration on postpartum hemorrhage incidence in parturients with low-risk for postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ In a level-three care hospital, timing of intramuscular oxytocin administration did not influence the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage in women with low risk of postpartum hemorrhage.