Reproductive sciences
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Reproductive sciences · Sep 2013
ReviewWhich uterotonic is better to prevent the postpartum hemorrhage? Latest news in terms of clinical efficacy, side effects, and contraindications: a systematic review.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a potentially fatal complication of vaginal and cesarean deliveries. The active management of the third stage of labor provides administration of prophylactic uterotonic drugs just before or immediately after delivery, since they reduce the risk of PPH by 60%. ⋯ Prophylactic oxytocics should be offered routinely in the third stage of labor in all women. The prophylactic use of uterotonics should be individualized.