Comparison of surgical site infections following early and delayed exposure of caesarean section wound in FCTA hospitals, Abuja, Nigeria
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- surgical site infections following caesarean section
- Registration Number
- PACTR202407734894108
- Lead Sponsor
- EKANEM UDUAK SUNDAY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 230
Inclusion Criteria
Women aged =18 years to = 45 years having primary, first repeat
and second repeat elective caesarean section.
Exclusion Criteria
Any other skin incision other than Pfannenstiel
Prior surgical site infection
Pyrexia before surgery
Prelabour rupture of membrane
BMI =35kg/m 2
Wound drain in-situ
Declined consent
Diabetes in pregnancy
HIV in pregnancy
Sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Antepartum hemorrhage
Duration of surgery greater than I hour
Anaemia (PCV < 30%)
Any C/S that results in another procedure due to complications
Allergy to Durapore Adhesive tape
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome was the presence of surgical site<br>infection as defined by the Centre for Disease control and Prevention. <br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The secondary outcome was patients’ comfort level.