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Prevention of Cesarean Delivery Surgical Site Infections

Sarah K Shea1, David E Soper2

  • 1Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow.

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
|February 14, 2019
PubMed

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Preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) after cesarean delivery is crucial. This review identifies key preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions to reduce the risk of cesarean delivery SSIs.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Infection Prevention
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Surgical site infection (SSI) is a frequent complication following cesarean delivery, affecting up to 12% of patients.
  • Cesarean delivery SSIs contribute significantly to extended hospital stays and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review SSI categories and current research on interventions aimed at reducing cesarean delivery SSIs.
  • To provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative recommendations for preventing SSIs in cesarean delivery patients.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search of PubMed was conducted to identify relevant studies.
  • Studies focusing on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions for SSI prevention were included.

Main Results:

  • Several surgical interventions and techniques for SSI prevention were identified.
  • Current consensus statements regarding cesarean delivery SSI prevention were summarized.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative interventions can effectively decrease the risk of SSIs after cesarean delivery.
  • Implementing recommended techniques and adhering to consensus statements is vital for practitioners.
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