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Obstetric Anesthesia Glossary
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Methylergonovine
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An ergot alkaloid uterotonic agent used to treat postpartum hemorrhage, contraindicated with hypertension.
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Left Uterine Displacement
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Manual or positional technique to move the gravid uterus off the inferior vena cava to prevent aortocaval compression.
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