What Do Current Information and Evidence Suggest to Us for Oxytocin Use During Caesarean Section?
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Oxytocin is the first-line agent in the prevention and treatment of uterine atony and maintenance of uterine tone. Since there are several different practices related to the use of oxytocin during caesarean sections, we would like to address the latest information and evidence for rational oxytocin use.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation
دوره 43 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015