Contra-indications to ergometrine are all except: March 2008
Ans. C: Atonic Uterine Bleeding Ergometrine directly acts on the myometrium.It excites uterine contractions which comes on so frequently that uterus passes into a state of spasm. It is used to stop atonic post-paum haemorrhage Contraindications to ergometrine are: Suspected plural pregnancy Organic hea disease Severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia Rh negative mother
Suspected multiple pregnancy
Cardiac problems
Atonic uterine bleeding
Rh-negative mother