A 28-year-old woman develops severe postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony 30 minutes after vaginal delivery. Vital signs show BP 95/58, HR 118, RR 20, and hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL. She denies allergies and takes no chronic medications. An intravenous agent is administered that potently stimulates sustained uterine contractions and is also used for labor induction. The medication acts on smooth muscle oxytocin receptors. Which drug was most likely given?
- A)Desmopressin
- B)Tolvaptan
- C)Leuprolide
- D)Cabergoline
- E)OxytocinGABARITO
Explicação
Oxytocin stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and is first line therapy for labor induction and postpartum uterine atony. Its uterotonic action directly addresses the cause of bleeding in this patient. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →