Comparison of Carbetocin with Ergometrine for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage
Christos Koliafas
Abstract:Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality and is mainly treated with contraceptive drugs. The aim of research was to compare Carbetocin versus Ergometrine in women who undergo caesarian section. Methodology: A single blind comparative prospective study was conducted at the G.N.M.A. "Elena Venizelou". The sample of the study consisted of 100 women of interest, who were randomly assigned to receive either Carbetocin or Ergometrine. The majority of the sample had not had… Show more
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