RE: [ozmidwifery] Synto question

[Mary Murphy]

According to the box, Syntocinon and syntometrine should be stored at between 2-8 degrees C.  Leaving it out of the fridge in room temperature for short periods of time should not affect it, but the best people to ask are the distributors,  Look on the box for details.  MM     Just a quick question.... does anyone know how long Syntocinon can be out of refrigeration before it starts loosing its effectiveness?  Where I am working at the moment there are an amazing number of PPH's, and also the common practice of drawing up the synto and having it ready often hours before the birth.     Aside from all the other medical intervention which would contribute to PPH, if controlled cord traction is started after a dose of ineffective synto, it's probably contributing to the PPH's.   Cheers Michelle   On Yahoo!7 Photos: Unlimited free storage – keep all your photos in one place!