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GuidelineWHO recommendations Uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Status
Updated

Recommended

In settings where skilled health personnel are not present to administer injectable uterotonics, the administration of misoprostol (either 400 µg or 600 µg, PO) by community health workers and lay health workers is recommended for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage

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