Hi Shelley,Sorry have taken awhile to replyhave been away from the net. I think that there definetly were more PPH's as other midwives from different places had noticed it too. And I guess it proved it with the amount of low Hb's and blood transfusions that were given. It is a high risk
Thanks
Christine, We are in Ballarat,
Victoria.
Cheers Marianne
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AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE:
[ozmidwifery] Synto question
Hospital
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
It can be out of the fridge for days so long as it is kept below a certain temp ( I think it was 25oC but dont quote that) which most hospitals which are air conditioned would be. At certain times I have experienced episodes in which we have had a number of 'failed' inductions which has made me
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Jo Watson
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 10:14
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Synto
question
A few years ago a batch of synto was recalled as it had been
found less effective than normal, so I suppose
be accessed by anyone.
Christine
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According
to the box, Syntocinon and syntometrine