The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Jun 2007
Comparative Study Clinical TrialProspective study of intramuscular ergometrine compared with intramuscular oxytocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.
To compare the efficacy and safety of intramuscular oxytocin with intramuscular ergometrine in the management of postpartum hemorrhage during the third stage of labor. ⋯ The routine use of intramuscular oxytocin is more effective than the use of intramuscular ergometrine for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in the third stage of labor.