Contra-indications to ergometrine are all except: March 2008: (A) Suspected multiple pregnancy, (B) Cardiac problems, (C) Atonic uterine bleeding, (D) Rh-negative mother
Answer is C. 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