Sublingual vs Intrauterine MISOPROSTOL Plus Oxytocin Infusion for Prevention of Post-cesarean Hemorrhage in High Risk Pregnant Women: A Double-blind Placebo RCT

Overview

Research Objective: Primary outcome -To compare efficacy Intrauterine vs Sublingual MISOPROSTOL in addition to Oxytocin in reducing blood loss of post-cesarean section in high risk women Secondary outcome -To study Hemoglobin/Hematocrit change, need of uterotonic agents, need of blood transfusion, adverse drug event of Intrauterine vs Sublingual Misoprostol plus Oxytocin compare to Oxytocin alone Hypothesis: -Intrauterine MISOPROSTOL plus Oxytocin is not inferior to Sublingual MISOPROSTOL plus Oxytocin in reducing blood loss of post-cesarean section in high risk women

Research Design: Double-blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Subject: Singleton pregnancy GA 34 wk or more with high risk for postpartum hemorrhage undergo cesarean section with spinal anesthesia in Rajavithi Hospital Allocated to 3 groups * group1: Misoprostol sublingually 2 tab (400 mcg) + Oxytocin 20 IU Intravenous + Placebo Intrauterine 2 tab * group2: Misoprostol Intrauterine 2 tab (400 mcg) + Oxytocin 20 IU Intravenous + Placebo sublingually 2 tab * group3: Oxytocin 20 IU Intravenous + Placebo Intrauterine 2 tab + Placebo sublingually 2 tab

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