Carboprost tromethamine prevents caesarean sectionassociated postpartum hemorrhage

A comparison of oxytocin and carboprost tromethamine in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean delivery

The aim of this study was to compare carboprost with oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in females with a high risk of PPH undergoing cesarean delivery. Patients were randomly divided into three groups that received different uterotonics (oxytocin, carboprost and oxytocin plus carboprost) during cesarean section, following the delivery of the infant. A total of 117 femal...

Refractory Bradycardia--a Rare Complication of Carboprost Tromethamine for Induction of Abortion

We report a first case of refractory several-hour sinus bradycardia, a rare but already described side effect of intramuscular administration of carboprost tromethamine to induce abortion for medical indication in a patient without cardiovascular and other diseases. After administration of atropine sulfate 3x0.5 mg intravenously without effect, the patient‘s sinus rhythm spontaneously normalize...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Causes Maternal Mortality

Postpartum hemorrhage.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most important single cause of maternal death in both developing and developed countries. It arises from abnormalities in one of four basic processes, with uterine atony being the most common. A multidisciplinary approach to management is important. The value of oxytocin and prostaglandins, including misoprostol, in treatment is discussed. Recently developed, ...

Postpartum Hemorrhage - a Review

POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE – A REVIEW (Abstract): Postpartum hemorrhage has been defined as either a 10% change in hematocrit between admission and postpartum period or a need of erythrocyte transfusion. The incidence of postpartum hemorrhage is 3.9% for vaginal deliveries and 6.4% for cesarean delivery. Clinically the blood loss is often underestimated by as much as 30% 50% resulting in a delay in ...