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Single-dose versus multiple-dose piperacillin prophylaxis in primary cesarean operation.

S A Gall, G B Hill

    American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Single-dose piperacillin effectively prevents surgical site infections after cesarean operations. This study found single-dose piperacillin prophylaxis to be safe and comparable to multiple doses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Infectious Disease Prevention
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern following cesarean operations.
    • Antibiotic prophylaxis is standard for preventing SSIs in cesarean deliveries.
    • Optimizing antibiotic regimens can improve patient outcomes and potentially reduce healthcare costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the safety and efficacy of single-dose versus multiple-dose piperacillin for preventing SSIs in primary cesarean operations.
    • To evaluate the incidence and types of SSIs in patients receiving different piperacillin prophylactic regimens.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective, randomized, double-blind study was conducted.
    • 116 patients undergoing primary cesarean operations were enrolled.

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  • Participants received either a single 4 gm intravenous dose or three 2 gm intravenous doses of piperacillin 4 hours apart.

    • Main Results:

    • Postoperative infection at the operative site was prevented in 86.6% of patients receiving a single dose and 94.6% receiving multiple doses.
    • The types of infections were similar between groups, and all responded to treatment.
    • No adverse reactions to piperacillin were observed, and demographic factors were comparable.

    Conclusions:

    • Single-dose piperacillin prophylaxis is effective and safe for primary cesarean operations.
    • The efficacy of single-dose prophylaxis is comparable to multiple doses, supporting its use.
    • Further research may confirm single-dose regimens as a viable option for cesarean prophylaxis.