Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with postpartum haemorrhage 1 hour after vaginal delivery. Estimated blood loss is 800 mL so far and continues. According to NICE guidance, what is the first-line uterotonic agent in active management of the third stage of labour?

Accepted Answer

Syntocinon (oxytocin) IM

Answer

Methylergometrine (ergometrine)

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Intravenous oxytocin infusion

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Carbetocin

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Misoprostol rectally

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with postpartum haemorrhage 1 hour after vaginal delivery. Estimated blood loss is 800 mL so far and continues. According to NICE guidance, what is the first-line uterotonic agent in active management of the third stage of labour?