Use of Antiseptic Solution for Vaginal Wash Before Cesarean Section

Use fo Antiseptic Solution for Vaginal Wash Before Cesarean Section in Patients With Premature Rupture of Membranes. A Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial.

To evaluate the rate of infections after cesarean sections in patients with premature rupture of membranes after vaginal wash either with an antiseptic solution (clorhexidine solution) vs. saline solution (placebo).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with gestation between 34 and 41 6/7 weeks.
• Premature rupture of membranes (> 6 hours).
• Use of prophylactic antibiotic 1 hour previous to cesarean section.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any source of infection diagnosed previous to surgery.
• Fever of unknown origin previous to surgery.