Early versus delayed oxytocin infusion following amniotomy for induction of labor: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background Oxytocin infusion prior to confirmation of delay in labor is discouraged by the World Health Organization. However, evidence from the Cochrane library seems to support early amniotomy and oxytocin to reduce the rates of cesarean sections (CS).Objectives To investigate differences in mode of delivery among parturient receiving early versus delayed oxytocin infusion following amniotomy as a mean for augmentation of labor.Search strategy...