Oxytocin administered by Uniject is mentioned by PATH as a possible add-on for Clean Birth Kits. This is info from PATH’s website about the hows, whats and whys:
The easy-to-use, injection-ready format of Uniject ensures an accurate dose of oxytocin in a nonreusable, sterile device with minimal preparation and minimum waste. The features and benefits of oxytocin in Uniject will help programs launch innovative approaches to expand prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage such as:
- Administration by skilled midwives, auxiliary nurses, or other trained lay providers.
- Use in areas of limited health facility infrastructure and/or health worker shortages.
- Overcoming acceptability concerns, including fear of injections, and safety concerns, regarding reuse of needles.
These benefits can improve the ability of health workers to administer oxytocin in hospital facilities as well as during emergencies or in remote locations.
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