Uterotonic Efficacy of Oxytocin 2.5 Versus 10 Units During Caesarean Section at Mulago Hospital

Uterotonic Efficacy of Oxytocin 2.5 Versus 10 Units During Caesarean Section at Mulago Hospital; Adouble Blinded Clinical Trial.

The purpose of the study was to determine whether 2.5 international units of oxytocin gives adequate uterine tone and is safe as compared to 10 international units of oxytocin following caesarean section delivery at Mulago hospital.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I (Healthy patient with no systemic disease) or II ( mild to moderate systemic disease)
• Age between 18 to 40 years
• Singleton pregnancies

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Allergy to oxytocin

  • Ruptured uterus
  • Significant obstetric disease (including Pregnancy induced Hypertension, Eclampsia,)
  • Known risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage or uterine atony
  • Inherited or acquired coagulation disorder
  • History of post partum haemorrhage