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This study aimed to compare the haemodynamic effects of initiating prophylactic oxytocin infusion preoperatively versus starting it after foetal delivery among women undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n In this randomised controlled study, women undergoing elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were assigned following simple randomisation to receive either oxytocin infusion at the rate of 6 milli-IU\/min (Group O) or only normal saline alone (Group C), started before spinal anaesthesia, along with both receiving preloading with normal saline infusion. Hypotension was treated with a bolus dose of intravenous phenylephrine. Changes in the haemodynamic parameters, heart rate, systolic blood pressure (SBP), mean arterial pressure and non-invasive cardiac output (CO) indices (CO and stroke volume) assessed using a non-invasive CO monitor were compared between groups.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Hypotension occurred in 19 women in Group C (59.4%) compared to three in Group O (8.6%). A significant fall in SBP and CO was observed in Group C compared to Group O (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Phenylephrine requirement was significantly higher in Group C [21.9 (21.4, 95% confidence interval {CI} 13.6, 28.2)] compared to Group O [1.7 (5.7, 95% CI: 0.2, 3.7)] (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). 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