Comparison between vaginal misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin induction of labor pain at Muhimbili national hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
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University of Dar es Salaam
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Objective to compare the safety, efficacy and cost effeteness of virginal misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin in induction of labor. Design: Randomized trial. Setting: labor ward at Muhimbili National hospital ( MNH ), Dar es salaam Tanzania. Methods; one hundred and forty two non-grand multiparous (2.10 USD for induction. Misoprostol was significantly cheaper a9p<0.5 ). Conclusion: Misoprostol at a dose of 25ug is safe, effective and cheaper than oxytocin for induction of labor.
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Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF RG736.T34K3)
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Kaguta, M.M (2005) Comparison between vaginal misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin induction of labor pain at Muhimbili national hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania.Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.