Topical Silver for Prevention of Wound Infection After Cesarean Delivery

Topical Silver for Prevention of Wound Infection Post Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A common concern in any surgical procedure is the occurrence of infection. Silver-containing treatments are popular and used in wound treatment; however, there is presently little evidence of the effectiveness of silver-containing treatment for the prevention of obstetrical wound infection. We plan to investigate the rate of infection in women experiencing cesarean sections at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) by comparing the infection rate based on a randomized choice of silver-containing wound dressings to soft cloth adhesive wound dressings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cesarean delivery with pfannenstiel incision

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incision other than pfannenstiel
• Silver allergy
• Inability to provide informed consent