Open Access<p>Comparison of Low Dose versus High Dose of Oxytocin for Initiating Uterine Contraction During Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized, Controlled, Non-Inferiority Trial</p>
Author(s) -
Monsicha Somjit,
Jaruta Surojana,
Kiattisak Kongwattanakul,
Cattleya Kasemsiri,
Monthira Sirisom,
Khuantipa Prawannoa,
Kaewjai Thepsuthammarat,
Ratana Komwilaisak
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1179-1411
DOI - 10.2147/ijwh.s260073
Subject(s) - medicine , uterotonic , oxytocin , uterine contraction , adverse effect , bolus (digestion) , randomized controlled trial , anesthesia , uterine atony , randomization , caesarean section , pregnancy , obstetrics , uterus , surgery , hysterectomy , biology , genetics
Oxytocin is used for initiating uterine contraction and preventing postpartum hemorrhage during caesarean delivery. Using a lower dosage of oxytocin may lower the risk of adverse effects while still being effective in stimulating initial uterine contraction. We aimed to compare the effectiveness and side effects of the standard 10 IU bolus of oxytocin with those of a 5 IU bolus during caesarean delivery.