Abstract

Post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, accounting for nearly one quarter of all 295,000 maternal deaths worldwide. Oxytocin is a uterotonic agent that is commonly used after placental delivery to promote contraction of the uterus and subsequently reduce the overall blood loss associated with newborn delivery. There is wide variability in the current recommendations for oxytocin dosing after delivery, including cesarean sections (CS). This case study explores the question, in patients undergoing CS, what is the optimal dosing regimen for oxytocin to reduce post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) with minimal side effects?

Author Details

James A. Brown, III, BSN, SRNA and Terri Cahoon, DNP, CRNA Contact: jbrown31@samford.edu

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Oxytocin, Obstetric Anesthesia, Cesarean Section, Post-Partum Hemorrhage

Advisor

Cahoon, Terri

Second Advisor

Sanford, David

Third Advisor

Greenway, Mary Beth

Fourth Advisor

Barnes, Lauren

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2022-01-31

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