Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendations: intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
In settings where oxytocin is unavailable, the use of other injectable uterotonics (if appropriate, ergometrine/methylergometrine, or the fixed drug combination of oxytocin and ergometrine) or oral misoprostol (600 μg) is recommended (for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage)
Recommended
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
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Originally Developed
Guideline
WHO recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
Year2012
InstitutionWorld Health Organization