Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of two oxytocin regimens to prevent uterine atony at cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.
To determine if high-dose oxytocin reduces the need for additional uterotonic agents at cesarean. ⋯ Compared with an infusion rate of 333 mU/min, oxytocin infused at 2667 mU/min for the first 30 minutes postpartum reduces the need for additional uterotonic agents at cesarean delivery.