Abstract
* Prolonged labour is associated with adverse outcomes for mother and fetus, and intravenous oxytocin is the mainstay of treatment
* There is uncertainty as to the optimal regimen of oxytocin to decrease the chances of caesarean section with minimal adverse effects, and there is some evidence that high dose regimens may be effective
* Administer oxytocin in hospital where the mother and baby can be closely monitored
* There is uncertainty as to the optimal regimen of oxytocin to decrease the chances of caesarean section with minimal adverse effects, and there is some evidence that high dose regimens may be effective
* Administer oxytocin in hospital where the mother and baby can be closely monitored
Original language | English |
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Article number | j2469 |
Journal | BMJ |
Volume | 357 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2017 |