Patterns of oxytocin use for induction and augmentation of labour among healthcare providers in Nigeria
Chioma S. Ejekam,
Ifeoma P. Okafor,
Kehinde S. Okunade
et al.
Abstract:Background
The practice of intrapartum use of oxytocin for induction and augmentation of labour is increasing worldwide with documented wide variations in clinical use, especially dose administrations. There is also evidence of intrapartum use by unauthorized cadre of staff.
Aim
This study assessed the patterns – frequency of intrapartum use of oxytocin, the doses and routes of administration for induction and augmentation of labour, and identified… Show more
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