Labor augmentation with oxytocin in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysisAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Monica Lauridsen Kujabi, MD (Author), Emmeli Mikkelsen, MD (Author), Natasha Housseine, MD, PhD (Author), Josephine Obel, MD (Author), Brenda Sequeira D'Mello, MD (Author), Dan W. Meyrowitsch, PhD (Author), Kidanto Hussein, MD, PhD (Author), Jeppe Bennekou Schroll, MD, PhD (Author), Flemming Konradsen, PhD (Author), Jos van Roosmalen, MD, PhD (Author), Thomas van den Akker, MD, PhD (Author), Nanna Maaløe, MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: Despite its worldwide use, reviews of oxytocin for labor augmentation include mainly studies from high-income countries. Meanwhile, oxytocin is a potentially harmful medication and risks may be higher in low-resource settings. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of practice...