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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

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  • Caesarean delivery is a significant risk factor for postpartum infections, including surgical site infections, endometritis, and urinary tract infections.
  • Antimicrobial prophylaxis is standard practice for pre-, intra-, and post-operative caesarean sections to mitigate these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the patterns of antimicrobial usage in women undergoing caesarean sections at a tertiary care hospital.
  • To identify factors contributing to the failure of antimicrobial prophylaxis in preventing postpartum infections.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 100 women undergoing caesarean section between February and August 2013.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, type of caesarean section, antimicrobial agents used, duration of treatment, polypharmacy, fixed-dose combinations, and prophylaxis failure.
  • Analysis focused on the nature and number of antimicrobials prescribed and adherence to prophylaxis protocols.

Main Results:

  • Ceftriaxone and sulbactam combination was the most frequently prescribed antimicrobial.
  • 87% of patients were aged 20-35 years, and 72% were primigravida.
  • Despite antimicrobial prophylaxis, 27% of patients experienced infections, often linked to pre-existing conditions or prolonged membrane rupture. Fixed-dose combinations were preferred, and drugs were exclusively prescribed by brand names.

Conclusions:

  • Antimicrobial prophylaxis, particularly pre-operative in cases of early membrane rupture, is utilized, with a preference for fixed-dose combinations.
  • Infection incidence post-prophylaxis suggests that factors like pre-existing infections, debilitating conditions, or prolonged membrane rupture necessitate further investigation and potentially alternative treatment strategies.
  • The exclusive use of brand names for drug prescriptions raises concerns regarding cost and accessibility.