scholarly journals Effects of 5 IU oxytocin bolus and 20 IU oxytocin infusion compared to 5 IU oxytocin bolus and normal saline infusion in the control of blood loss during and after ante-partum lower segment caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
J Kajendran ◽  
G R C Silva ◽  
S K Ranaraja
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mannaerts ◽  
L. Van der Veeken ◽  
H. Coppejans ◽  
Y. Jacquemyn

Purpose. To compare the incidence of nausea, vomiting, and arterial hypotension between carbetocin and oxytocin to prevent haemorrhage after caesarean section (CS).Methods. A randomized controlled trial in term pregnant women undergoing planned CS. Groups were randomized to carbetocin or oxytocin. Blood pressure (BP), heart rate, presence of nausea/vomitus, and need for vasopressors were evaluated throughout surgery. Preoperative and postoperative haemoglobin and haematocrit levels were compared.Results. Fifty-eight women were randomized (carbetocinn=32; oxytocinn=26). Both medications had hypotensive effect, difference in BP for carbetocin versus oxytocin: systolic (14.4 ± 2.4 mmHg versus 8.5 ± 1.8 mmHg); diastolic (7.8 ± 1.6 mmHg versus 8.9 ± 3.0 mmHg) without significant difference between the drugs (p=0.1andp=0.7). Both groups had similar needs for vasopressors. The presence of nausea was not rare, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.4). Average blood loss was slightly lower in the carbetocin group but not statistically significant (p=0.8).Conclusion. In planned CS, a possible clinical significant lower incidence of nausea after carbetocin was noted but this was not statistically significant. There were no differences regarding BP, heart rate, the need for vasopressor, and blood loss. The study was registered in the International Journal of Clinical Trials (ISRCTN95504420, 2/2017).


2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Pokharel

The study was done to compare the blood loss and the time between spontaneous delivery and manual removal of the placenta during caesarean section. We prospectively randomized and compared outcomes of 100 gravid women with manual (n=50) and spontaneous (n=50) placental delivery at caesarean section. Blood loss was measured after placental deliverey at caesarean and was greater in the manually delivered group (100.9 ± 22.5 ml) than in the spontaneous delivery group. (55.11 ±21.07 ml) P< 0.001. The mean interval during the delivery of the newborn and the placenta is longer in spontaneous delivery group (62.02 vs. 50.5 seconds), but the mean duration of the operation was similar. Spontaneous delivery of the placenta as compared to manual expression significantly reduces the blood loss without increasing the operating time.Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2011, Vol-7, No-2, 23-28DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i2.6676


Mediscope ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
AJ Peea ◽  
F Begum ◽  
E Saha

The objective of this present study was to compare the efficacy of three oxytocic regimens to prevent primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) at caesarean section. A randomized controlled trial including 90 patients who underwent caesarean section were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria assigned randomly into three groups (30 patients in each group) was conducted. Group 1 and group 2 were exposure groups and group 3 was control group. All patients were given 10 units intravenous (IV) bolus oxytocin immediately after delivery of baby. Group 1 was given additional 20 units oxytocin in each 1000 ml fluid for 24 hours. Group 2 received additional 1000 microgram misoprostol per rectal. Group 3 did not receive any additional oxytocic drug. Background characteristics of all the three groups were similar. It was observed that 501-1000 ml blood loss was found among 25 (83.3%) cases in group 1, 27 (90.0%) in group 2 and 27 (90.0%) in group 3. The mean (SD) amount of blood loss was found 733 (190) ml in group 1792 (187) ml in group 2 and 818 (14) ml in group 3. Occurrence of PPH and blood transfusion needed among 1 (3.3%) in group 1, 2 (6.7%) in group 2 and 3 (10.0%) in group 3. Side effects occurred in 7 (23.3%) patients of group 1, 18 (60.0%) in group 2, and 6 (20.0%) in group 3. Shivering was found among 4 (13.3%) in group 1, 10 (33.3%) in group 2 and 3 (10%) in group 3. Vomiting was found among 2 (6.7%) in group 1, 4 (13.3%) in group 2, and 2 (6.7%) in group 3. Pyrexia was 1 (3.3%) in group 1, 4 (13.3%) in group 2 and 1 (3.3%) in group 3. Side effects were more in the group where misoprostol was used. Except side effects there was no statistical difference of occurrence of different events among the three groups. Only bolus IV oxytocin appears to be as effective as oxytocin infusion in addition to bolus IV oxytocin or per rectal misoprostol in addition to bolus IV oxytocin to prevent primary PPH at caesarean section. But occurrence of transient side effects such as shivering, pyrexia and vomiting were noted more frequently with the use of misoprostol.Mediscope Vol. 4, No. 2: Jul 2017, Page 5-11


Author(s):  
Taha Takmaz ◽  
Pinar Ozcan ◽  
Osman Sevket ◽  
Ayse Filiz Gokmen Karasu ◽  
Sevde Havva Islek ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose The aim of our study was to evaluate the positive effect of starting an IV oxytocin infusion early before uterine incision on intraoperative blood loss. Methods A total of 101 women between 18–40 years who underwent a primary elective cesarean section (CS) were included in this randomized controlled trial. The patients were divided into two groups. In Group I (n=51), oxytocin infusion was administered immediately after incision of the visceral peritoneum during CS. In Group II (n=50), infusion was administered immediately after clamping the umbilical cord. The primary outcome was the mean volume of blood loss during CS. The secondary outcomes included the mean reduction in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, need for additional uterotonics and hemostatic uterine sutures, blood transfusion, post-operative pain score, and additional surgical procedures. Results There were statistical significant differences either in the change of the hemoglobin concentration (1.27±0.75 vs.1.74±0.81; p<0.01) or in the change of hematocrit concentration (3.89±2.24 vs. 5.41±2.93; p<0.01). Intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in Group I when compared to Group II (475.86±150.11 vs. 605.1±203.2; p<0.01). Conclusions Our findings suggest that the starting IV oxytocin infusion early before uterine incision reduces intraoperative blood loss. This could be effective to replace starting IV oxytocin infusion late after umbilical cord clamping or delivery of the placenta.


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