Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: O94- Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: iv oxytocin bolus with infusion: i.v slow bolus of oxytocin 3 IU (3 IU diluted to 3ml with sterile water) over 1 minute and 15 IU oxytocin in 500 mL of 0.9% saline solution infused at 1
Sponsors
AJ Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: singleton/Twin pregnancies ( >34 weeks) posted for elective caesarean section
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women with placenta previa, thrombocytopenia, coagulopathies, previous major obstetric haemorrhage ( >1000 mL), fibroids, or women who are receiving anticoagulant treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To compare the uterine tonicity between the group receiving oxytocin bolus with infusion and the group receiving oxytocin infusion only. 2. To determine the need for additional uterotonic agents between the group receiving oxytocin bolus with infusion and the group with oxytocin infusion only. Timepoint: 1. intra-operative; after the extraction of foetus, till the completion of surgery. 2. post-operative period, up to 24 hours. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To assess the amount of blood loss in women undergoing cesarean sections between the two groups. 2. To assess the need for additional blood transfusion perioperatively between the two groups. Timepoint: Intraoperative and 24hrs Postoperative period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactHarish Karanth
A.J Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed