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Antibiotic prophylaxis among Indian women undergoing cesarean sections.

Bhavani Kaveti, Gadiparthi Anusha, Priyadarshini Ramesh, Madhurika Jalakam, Prashannalakshmi A, Reema Reji, Yagvalkya Sharma

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Bhavani KavetiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Sai Ram Fertility and Women Health Care Hospital, Gaddiannaram, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Gadiparthi AnushaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vijay Marie Hospital, Veernagar, Saifabad Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Priyadarshini RameshDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Madhurika JalakamDepartment of ITU, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.
Prashannalakshmi ADepartment of Medicine, Tashkent Medical Academy, Urgench branch, Uzbekistan.
Reema RejiDepartment of Pediatrics, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Umayattukkara Road, Kallissery P.O, Chengannur, Kerala, India.
Yagvalkya SharmaDepartment of Research, Kalp Research Work, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Cesarean sections are associated with a high risk of postoperative infections, making timely and appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis essential. Hence, a six-month study of 100 patients found 85% compliance with recommended guidelines, with SSIs (Surgical site infections) occurring in 3% of timely cases versus 9% in delayed cases. Deviations, such as delayed administration or inappropriate antibiotic use, modestly increased infection risk. Key factors in reducing SSIs were timely antibiotic delivery and appropriate selection. Improved training, surveillance and audits are recommended to enhance compliance so as to ensure safe obstetric surgical practices.

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adherence to guidelineantibiotic prophylaxisCesarean sectionpostoperative infectionsurgical site infectiontertiary care hospital

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PMID40636178
PMCPMC12236538

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