Side-effects of intravenously versus intramuscularly oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Main Authors: Wen Ai (Author), Yanfei Zeng (Author), Manhua Zhen (Author), Li Lao (Author), Yubo Ma (Author), Li Liu (Author), Yinghui Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Oxytocin is the gold standard uterotonic agent for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. However, there is no consensus with clear evidence about the side-effects of oxytocin administered intravenously or intramuscularly for management of the third stage of labor. We conducted a systemati...