Table 1: The oxytocin protocols.
|
Group N |
Group C |
|
Initial dose |
[ Elective C/S ] lBolus 1 IU i.v. plus l2.5-7.5 IU/h |
[ Intrapartum C/S ] l3 IU i.v. over 30s plus l7.5-15 IU/h |
l5 IU, mix into the ongoing infusion bottle |
Additional dose |
l3 IU i.v. over 30s, when required after 2min. lConsider second-line agents. |
l5 IU, mix into the next infusion bottle, whenever
required. l5 IU intramyometrial injection, when the surgeon
required. |
|
C/S: Cesarean Section.