Higher maximum doses of oxytocin are associated with an unacceptably high risk for uterine rupture in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery.

Cahill, Alison G

Higher maximum doses of oxytocin are associated with an unacceptably high risk for uterine rupture in patients attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. [electronic resource] - American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Jul 2008 - 32.e1-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1097-6868

10.1016/j.ajog.2008.03.001 doi


Adult
Case-Control Studies
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Female
Humans
Oxytocics--administration & dosage
Oxytocin--administration & dosage
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Uterine Rupture--epidemiology
Vaginal Birth after Cesarean--adverse effects