title: Influence of intraumbilical oxytocin on the third stage of labour.
abstract: In this study the effect of intraumbilical oxytocin on duration and amount of blood loss in third stage of labour was studied. Pregnant women were randomized into 2 groups of 50 each. Group I <study group> was managed actively with 10 units of oxytocin diluted in 20 ml saline given through umbilical vein immediately after cord claming and Group II <control group> managed traditionally with oxytocin infusion 10 units in 250 ml of dexrose saline at rate of 125 ml/hr given after delivery of baby. In the study group there was a statistically significant decrease in duration of third stage of labour <1.48 min vs 3.27 min>, fall in haemoglobin <1.2 g/dl vs 1.96 g/dl> and fall in haematocrit <3.88% Vs 7.20%<. It was concluded that intraumbilical oxytocin appears to be a useful, safe and practical method for active management of third stage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical College and Hospital Rohtak.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dahiya
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Puri
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rathee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007749:Labor Stage, Third / Q000187:drug effects*; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014471:Umbilical Veins
chemical_list: D010121:Oxytocin