Active management of 3rd stage of labour is most helpful in prevention of –
Correct Answer: Atonic PPH
Description: Ans. is A Active management of 3rd stage of labour o The underlying principle in active management is to excite powerful uterine contractions within one minute of the delivery of the baby by giving parenteral oxytocin. o Active management of third stage of labour consists of interventions designed to speed the delivery of the placenta by increasing uterine contractions to prevent PPH by averting uterine atony. Advantages o Minimises the blood loss in 3rd stage of labour approximately by I /5th o Shorten the duration of 3rf stage to half Disadvantage o Increased incidence of retained placenta (1-2%)
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