Carbetocin versus oxytocin for the prevention of uterine atony during cesarean delivery: a real-world retrospective historical control cohort study (2022–2023)

Key Points

• Carbetocin is shown to be more effective than oxytocin in preventing uterine atony during cesarean delivery.
• In the cohort analysis, carbetocin had a significantly lower incidence of uterine atony compared to oxytocin.
• The retrospective analysis involved reviewing medical records between 2022 and 2023 for evidence.
• These findings support the consideration of carbetocin as a preferred choice for preventing uterine atony.