Paucity of evidence for the effectiveness of prophylactic low-dose oxytocin protocols (<5 IU) compared with 5 IU in women undergoing elective caesarean section: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2018 Dec;35(12):987-989. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000853.

Abstract

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Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Cesarean Section / methods*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oxytocics / administration & dosage*
  • Oxytocin / administration & dosage*
  • Pain, Postoperative / etiology
  • Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / methods*

Substances

  • Oxytocics
  • Oxytocin