Routine use of ergometrine in the third stage of labour.
- Nixon, William C. W. 1903-1966.
- Date
- 1958
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Description
Demonstrates the use of intramuscular injections of ergometrine to expedite delivery once the head of the child has appeared, as advocated by Professor Nixon. Following the injection, contraction of the uterus begins, the placenta is expelled and the third stage of labour is completed with minimal delay and blood loss.
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Publication/Creation
London : Wellcome Foundation Film Unit, 1958.
Physical description
1 videocassette (VHS) (7 min.) : 2 DVDs (7 min. each) : 1 videocassette (HD CAM) (7 min.) : 1 videocassette (DIGI BETA) (7 min.) : sound, color PAL. sound, color sound, color PAL. sound, color PAL.
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Wellcome Trust.
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Supporting paperwork available in the department.
Creator/production credits
Wellcome Foundation Film Unit with Professor W.C. Nixon (Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of London).
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- English
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