PPH is one of the most leading causes of maternal mortality,. It means loss of 500 ml blood after vaginal delivery and 1000 ml blood after cesarean delivery. Although it's preventable it represents about 27%of maternal deaths. Atony is the main cause of PPH. 70%of PPH corresponds to uterine atony. Uterotonics like oxytocin, misoprostol, ergometrine, carbetocin and combinations of these drugs can be used but until now there is no agreement on medication that can be the most effective.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
448
Using different drugs to prevent atonic PPH during CD in high risk group
Amount of blood loss
Decrease amount of blood loss
Time frame: 1 year
Finding the drug most effective with least adverse effects
Time frame: 1 year
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