A comparative study on the efficacy of intravenous oxytocin and carbetocin in the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage in tertiary care hospital in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Key Points
Carbetocin significantly reduces the need for additional interventions compared to oxytocin in postpartum hemorrhage management.
The overall incidence of postpartum hemorrhage was 24%, with oxytocin group experiencing higher rates at 54.2% versus 45.8% for carbetocin.
Randomized, comparative assessment of 100 women receiving either oxytocin or carbetocin was conducted immediately post-delivery.
Carbetocin was linked to fewer side effects, such as decreased rates of nausea, vomiting, and hypotension in postpartum women.
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Implication
This prospective study compares oxytocin and carbetocin's effectiveness in postpartum hemorrhage prevention, suggesting carbetocin is safer.