Pembury Hospital, Pembury, Kent.
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CHOICE OF ECBOLIC AND THE MORBIDITY OF DAY-CASE TERMINATIONS OF PREGNANCY
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb01692.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 88, Issue 10, pages 1029–1032, October 1981
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How to Cite
Garrioch, D. B., Gilbert, J. R. and Plantevin, O. M. (1981), CHOICE OF ECBOLIC AND THE MORBIDITY OF DAY-CASE TERMINATIONS OF PREGNANCY. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 88: 1029–1032. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb01692.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received March 2, 1981/Accepted May 26, 1981
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Summary
In 103 women admitted for out-patient vaginal terminations of pregnancy, the relation was investigated between the use of ecbolics and blood loss, vomiting and other side effects. Patient self-rating was incorporated in the study for comparative purposes. Use of a combined preparation of oxytocin and ergometrine resulted in the lowest blood losses. Ergometrine administered alone was associated with immediate nausea and vomiting but no delayed effects. Seven days after abortion, 35% of the women were still complaining of vaginal bleeding, although in most the volume was low.