From: Surgical site infections after cesarean delivery: epidemiology, prevention and treatment
Perioperative elements |
Preoperative standard antibiotics |
Preoperative intravenous azithromycin 500 mg |
Chlorhexidine alcohol skin preparation |
Use of clippers instead of razor |
Vaginal cleansing by povidone-iodine |
Intraoperative elements |
Removal of placenta by traction of umbilical cord |
Suture closure of subcutaneous tissue if wound thickness greater than 2 cm |
Suture skin closure instead of staple closure |
Postoperative elements |
Dressing removal between 24 and 48 h |
Daily use of chlorhexidine gluconate soap after removal of dressing |