Effect of Oxytocin Augmentation on Neonatal Bilirubin Levels : A Case Control Study

Authors

  • Jitendra Shukla
  • Shubhra Buch
  • Piyusha Chandrayan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17928

Keywords:

oxytocin, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, augmentation of labour

Abstract

Introduction - Hyperbilirubinemia is a commonly encountered problem in both term as well as preterm
infants and is a source of concern to neonatologists.
Aim- to determine the relationship between the usage of oxytocin during labour and the development
of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Methodology- a case controlled study was conducted. 50 patients were given intravenous oxytocin
for the augmentation of their labour and 50 patients delivered spontaneously without the usage of
oxytocin during their labour. The neonates born to both these categories of patients were studied for
their bilirubin levels of day 2 of life.
Results- hyperbilirubinemia developed in 34% of the neonates whose mothers were given oxytocin for
augmentation of labour and hyperbilirubinemia developed in only 14% of the neonates whose mothers
delivered spontaneously without the usage of oxytocin.
Conclusion- A positive relationship between the usage of oxytocin during labour and development of
neonatal hyperbilirubinemia has been established.

Author Biographies

  • Jitendra Shukla

    Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SBKS MI & RC

  • Shubhra Buch

    Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SBKS MI & RC

  • Piyusha Chandrayan

    Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SBKS MI & RC

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Published

2022-04-12

How to Cite

Effect of Oxytocin Augmentation on Neonatal Bilirubin Levels : A Case Control Study. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(2), 101-104. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17928