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Uterotonic drugs to prevent postpartum haemorrhage: a network meta-analysis

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Background

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Prophylactic uterotonic drugs can reduce blood loss and are routinely recommended. There are several uterotonic drugs for preventing PPH, but it is still debatable which drug or combination of drugs is the most effective.

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To identify the most effective and cost-effective uterotonic drug(s) to prevent PPH, and generate a ranking according to their effectiveness and side-effec... Expand abstract
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10.3310/hta23090

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NIHR Journals Library
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Volume:
23
Issue:
9
Pages:
1-356
Publication date:
2019-02-01
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EISSN:
2046-4924
ISSN:
1366-5278


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2322295
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2025-11-12
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