Significantly higher postoperative Hb levels in those receiving Methergine (11.2 g/dL vs 10.2 g/dL, P <0.001)
- | Methergine (-0.7 g/dL; -5.9%) vs no Methergine (-1.6 g/dL; -12.7%)1 |
- | 1 g/dL change in Hb (or 3% change in hematocrit) equates to one unit of blood2 |
- | Reduced blood loss may reduce morbidity and speed recovery3-5 |
None of the Methergine-treated patients experienced any side effects leading to withdrawal from the study1