A cluster-randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing use of misoprostol for universal prophylaxis vs. secondary prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among community level births in Egypt

• Main Authors: Holly A. Anger (Author), Rasha Dabash (Author), Nevine Hassanein (Author), Emad Darwish (Author), Mohamed Cherine Ramadan (Author), Medhat Nawar (Author), Dyanna Charles (Author), Miral Breebaart (Author), Beverly Winikoff (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Previous community-based research shows that secondary prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) with misoprostol only given to women with above-average measured blood loss produces similar clinical outcomes compared to routine administration of misoprostol for prevention of PPH....