International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Aug 2006
Clinical TrialMisoprostol and active management of the third stage of labor.
To compare current practices for the active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) with the use of 600 mug of oral misoprostol. ⋯ In situations where oxytocin and or ergometrine are not consistently and appropriately used during third stage of labor, misoprostol should be considered for inclusion in the AMTSL protocol.