A cluster-randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing use of misoprostol for universal prophylaxis vs. secondary prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among community level births in Egypt

A cluster-randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing use of misoprostol for universal prophylaxis vs. secondary prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among community level births in Egypt

Abstract Background Previous community-based research shows that secondary prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) with misoprostol only given to women with above-average measured blood loss produces similar clinical outcomes compared to routine administration of misoprostol for prevention of PPH....

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Main Authors: Holly A. Anger, Rasha Dabash, Nevine Hassanein, Emad Darwish, Mohamed Cherine Ramadan, Medhat Nawar, Dyanna Charles, Miral Breebaart, Beverly Winikoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Misoprostol
Postpartum hemorrhage
Low and middle income countries
Secondary prevention
Prophylaxis
Home-births
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03008-5

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