Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Elective Cesarean Section

Timing of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized controlled study comparing the effect of administration of 1 gm ceftriaxone in elective cesarean section 30-60 min before skin incision versus after cord clamping.

comparing the effect of administration of 1 gm ceftriaxone in elective cesarean section 30-60 min before skin incision versus after cord clamping.on post-cesarean section infection(wound infection as a primary outcome)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing elective cesarean section with Gestational age 37 weeks or more

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Fever greater than 38°C or maternal sepsis.
2. Cephalosporin allergy.
3. Exposure to any antibiotic agent within 1week before delivery.
4. Patents having premature rupture of membranes and acute chorioamnionitis.
5. Patients with chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, renal disease and Cardiac disease).

3) Morbid obesity (BMI>30)