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Does intravenous nitroglycerin aid the extraction of retained placenta in patients in the third stage of delivery?
Does intravenous nitroglycerin aid the extraction of retained placenta in patients in the third stage of delivery?
Intravenous nitroglycerin at doses up to 200 microg is safe and effective for managing retained placenta, potentially avoiding the need for general anesthesia.
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May aid retained placenta extraction; leaves open randomized confirmation before practice change.
Chedraui et al. (2003) studied this question.
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