Postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In these women, the intravenous infusion of 40 units of oxytocin (produced by Aburaihan Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) in 1 liter of Ringer's serum at a rate of 10 c
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Singleton term pregnant women who have an indication for termination of pregnancy (37-40 weeks). Have an indication for an elective cesarean section. At least one risk factor for postpartum bleeding (such as polyhydramnios, multiparity, having a history of postpartum bleeding, macrosomia, and anemia).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Emergency cesarean section Abnormal fetal heartbeat Vaginal bleeding Person with unexpected bleeding during the surgery Severe anemia (hemoglobin less than 8 mg/dL) before surgery Advanced underlying diseases History of coagulation disorders Low-lying placenta, decolman or accreta previa Reaction history to the drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. Timepoint: Once, six hours after the caesarean section. Method of measurement: Number of pads used in the first six hours after the caesarean section. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin and hematocrit concentration. Timepoint: Once, six hours after the cesarean section. Method of measurement: Complete blood count. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahboobeh Shirazi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed