What Do Current Information and Evidence Suggest to Us for Oxytocin Use During Caesarean Section?

Overview

Journal Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim

Publisher Galenos Publishing House

Specialty Anesthesiology

Date 2016 Jul 2

PMID 27366477

Authors

Berrin Gunaydin

Ayca Tas Tuna

Affiliations

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Abstract

Oxytocin is the first-line agent in the prevention and treatment of uterine atony and maintenance of uterine tone. Since there are several different practices related to the use of oxytocin during caesarean sections, we would like to address the latest information and evidence for rational oxytocin use.

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