Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendations Uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Updated
The use of ergometrine/methylergometrine (200 µg, IM/IV) is recommended for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in contexts where hypertensive disorders can be safely excluded prior to its use
Context specific recommendation
Only in specific contexts