Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendation on routes of oxytocin administration for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage after vaginal birth
Year of Publication2020
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Updated
The use of oxytocin (10 international units [IU], intramuscular / intravenous) is recommended for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage for all births. In situations where women giving birth vaginally already have intravenous access, the slow intravenous administration of 10 IU oxytocin is recommended in preference to intramuscular administration
Context specific recommendation
Only in specific contexts
Certainty of evidence
Moderate