BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
ST depression at caesarean section and the relation to oxytocin dose. A randomised controlled trial.
To investigate whether there is a difference in occurrence of electrocardiogram changes suggestive of myocardial ischaemia between two different doses of oxytocin. ⋯ ST depressions were associated with oxytocin administration significantly more often in subjects receiving 10 units compared with 5 units. Interventions to prevent hypotension during caesarean section may reduce the occurrence of ST depressions on electrocardiograms.