Overview
Timing of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Cesarean Sections
Status:
Completed
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-01-01
2006-01-01
Target enrollment:
0
0
Participant gender:
Female
Female
Summary
This is a randomized, double-blinded placebo controlled trial of cefazolin timing before cesarean section fo infection prophylaxis. Subjects are randomized to cefazolin either 30 minutes prior to skin incision or at time of cord-clamping. Primary outcome is infectious morbidity including wound infections and endometritis.Phase:
N/AAccepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy VolunteersDetails
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South CarolinaTreatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Cefazolin
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Pregnant 24-43 weeks gestation > 18 years old Requiring cesarean section -
Exclusion Criteria:
Receiving antibiotics < 18 years old Allergy to cefazolin
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