Intrapartum Oxytocin (Mis)use in South Asia

摘要: Oxytocin is a natural hormone with uterine stimulant properties that plays prominent role in obstetric practice. Clinical guidelines for oxytocin use intrapartum emphasise injudicious has serious potential adverse outcomes mother and baby. readily available South Asia widely used ways flout these guidelines. Yet recommendations active management of third stage labour (AMTSL) include the administration to prevent post-partum haemorrhage (PPH). Troublingly, proposals seem ignore oxytocin's already extensive life independent policy interventions. Taking as an example, paper argues policy-makers urgently need engage everyday realities drug availability Asia.