Episiotomy incision.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Singleton pregnancy 37-42 weeks gestational age 18-35 years old No specific diet Disuse of cigarette, alcohol and drugs Literacy Interest in participating in the study Iranian race Repair of episiotomy incision by chromic catgut First and second degree lacerations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Hematoma formation during the first 24 hours after delivery Prolonged labor and dystocia Neonatal admission in NICU ward Third and fourth degree lacerations Abnormal postpartum hemorrhage during the first 24 hours after delivery (according to mother's document) Instrumental delivery(Vacuum) Postpartum perineal manipulation Hemoglobin less than 10mg/dl Maternal diabetes and immune deficiency ...
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Episiotomy incision repair. Timepoint: Before intervention, 5-7 days after intervention and 10-12 days after intervention. Method of measurement: REEDA(Redness,Edema,Ecchymosis,Discharge,Approaximation) Wound Healing Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Repair of episiotomy incision. Timepoint: Before intervention, 5-7 days after intervention, 10-12 days after intervention. Method of measurement: REEDA(Redness,Edema,Ecchymosis,Discharge,Approaximation) Wound Healing Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences