68 The effect of carbetocin and argon plasma coagulation on repeat c-section and uterine involution

Abstract

Introduction: High risks associated with repeat cesarean section (CS) are excessive bleeding, uterine atony, inflammatory complications. The aim of our study was to examine the efficacy of using carbetocin and argon plasma coagulation (APC) during repeat CS procedure for reducing operative time, blood loss and uterine involution period. Methods: Prospective cohort study was conducted on 140 patients who had undergone repeat CS between January 2018 and November 2020. Group I included 70 women who had repeat CS with the use of APC and administration of 100 mcg carbetocin after cutting the umbilical cord.