Title

Umbilical Vein Injection of Oxytocin for the Treatment of Retained Placenta

Authoring Organization

World Health Organization

Publication Month/Year

November 1, 2020

Last Updated Month/Year

August 16, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Emergency care, Hospital

Intended Users

Physician, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse, physician assistant

Scope

Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D006473 - Postpartum Hemorrhage, D018457 - Placenta, Retained

Keywords

Oxytocin, Umbilical Vein Injection, retained placenta

Source Citation

WHO recommendation on umbilical vein injection of oxytocin for the treatment of retained placenta. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.