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WHO multicentre randomised trial of misoprostol in the management of the third stage of labour.

Authors :
Gulmezoglu, A Metin
Villar, Jose
Nguyen Thi Nhu Ngoc
Piaggio, Gilda
Carroli, Guillermo
Adetoro, Lekan
Abdel-Aleem, Hany
Cheng, Linan
Hofmeyr, G Justus
Lumbiganon, Pisake
Unger, Christian
Prendiville, Walter
Pinol, Alain
Elbourne, Diana
El-Refaey, Hazem
Schulz, Kenneth F
Source :
Lancet. 9/1/2001, Vol. 358 Issue 9283, p689. 7p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Interpretation: 10 IU oxytocin (intravenous or intramuscular) is preferable to 600 mg oral misoprostol in the active management of the third stage of labour in hospital settings where active management is the norm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
358
Issue :
9283
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5090650