BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Intramuscular oxytocin versus Syntometrine® versus carbetocin for prevention of primary postpartum haemorrhage after vaginal birth: a randomised double-blinded clinical trial of effectiveness, side effects and quality of life.
To compare intramuscular oxytocin, Syntometrine® and carbetocin for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage after vaginal birth. ⋯ IM carbetocin does not reduce additional uterotonic use compared with IM Syntometrine or oxytocin.