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.