Efficacy and Safety of Carbetocin in the Active Management of Third Stage of Labour Following Emergency Caesarean Section

Introduction ctive management of the third stage of labour (AMTSL) is a critical intervention for PPH prevention. AMTSL has become a central component for the PPH reduction strategies of governments around the world. In 2012, WHO has issued new recommendations regarding AMTSL, which can be used to strengthen and focus the implementation of this lifesaving intervention. The use of uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) during the third stage of labour is recommended for all births. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the single most important cause of maternal mortality worldwide. It is the leading cause of maternal deaths accounting for nearly onequarter of all maternal deaths. The global prevalence of PPH is approximately 6% of all