M Adeyemo, L Oyeneyin, T Irinyenikan, M Gbala, O Akadiri, B Bakare, S Adewole, M Ajayi, O Ayodeji, A Akintan, A Adegoke, B Folarin, R Omotayo, A Arowojolu
BACKGROUND: Globally, peripartum or puerperal infections account for about one tenth of maternal mortality, most of which occur in low income countries. Therefore, vaginal preparation with an antiseptic prior to a caesarean delivery could be considered an additional measure to prevent subsequent infectious morbidities. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate vaginal preparation with 0.3% chlorhexidine solution in the prevention of endometritis, surgical site infection and post-operative fever following emergency caesarean section...
April 29, 2022: West African Journal of Medicine