A study protocol for the cardiac effects of a single dose of either oxytocin 2.5 IU or carbetocin 100 µg after caesarean delivery: a prospective randomized controlled multi-centre trial in Norway [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

A study protocol for the cardiac effects of a single dose of either oxytocin 2.5 IU or carbetocin 100 µg after caesarean delivery: a prospective randomized controlled multi-centre trial in Norway [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Both oxytocin and carbetocin are used to prevent uterine atony and post-partum haemorrhage after caesarean delivery in many countries, including Norway. Oxytocin causes dose-dependent ST-depression, troponin release, prolongation of QT-time and arrythmia, but little is known about myocar...

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Main Authors: Maria Bekkenes, Marte Morin Jørgensen, Anne Flem Jacobsen, Morten Wang Fagerland, Helene Rakstad-Larsen, Ole Geir Solberg, Lars Aaberge, Olav Klingenberg, Trude Steinsvik, Leiv Arne Rosseland
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Language:EN
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b8a79d929e3149e093132bb3a3af4a80
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