Present address: University of California, Gynecologic Oncology Department, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90024.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CHANGES WHEN UTERINE STIMULANTS ARE USED AFTER NORMAL DELIVERY
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb10825.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 86, Issue 8, pages 633–636, August 1979
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Hacker, N. F. and Biggs, J. S. G. (1979), BLOOD PRESSURE CHANGES WHEN UTERINE STIMULANTS ARE USED AFTER NORMAL DELIVERY. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 86: 633–636. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb10825.x
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Summary
Use of an automatic sphygmomanometer showed that intravenous ergometrine given immediately after delivery caused significant elevation of diastolic blood pressure in all 10 normotensive women studied. Blood pressure was also raised in some patients following the use of intramuscular oxytocin and ergometrine (Syntometrine). Uterine stimulants for use after delivery must be chosen with care.