Background: Methylergometrine is an ergot alkaloid of ergonovine used to treat post-partum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Mistaking methylergometrine for vitamin K with accidental administration to the neonate is a rare iatrogenic illness occurring almost exclusively in the delivery room setting. Complications of ergot alkaloids in neonates include respiratory depression, cyanosis, seizures, and death.
Background: Methylergometrine is an ergot alkaloid of ergonovine used to treat post-partum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Mistaking methylergometrine for vitamin K with accidental administration to the neonate is a rare iatrogenic illness occurring almost exclusively in the delivery room setting. Complications of ergot alkaloids in neonates include respiratory depression, cyanosis, seizures, and death.
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