Comparison of Postpartum Blood Loss Between Intravenous Carbetocin and Intravenous Methylergometrine Maleate Administered Immediately at the Third Stage of Labor

• Main Authors: Yeerajid Boonkoonchanok, Somsak Suthutvoravut, เยียรจิตต์ บุญคุณชนก, สมศักดิ์ สุทัศน์วรวุฒิ
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Format: Original Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Postpartum haemorrhage methylergometrine maleate carbetocin third stage of Labor
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/79568
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal death and is accounted for 25% of maternal deaths worldwide. Nowadays, administration of uterotonic drugs to stimulate uterine contraction can prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Objective: To compare postpartum blood loss and side eff...