Wound infection. Infection of obstetric surgical wound
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1:In this group, vaginal preparation will be performed using 10% Povidone-Iodine (Betadine). This antiseptic solution will be applied with a standard 10% concentrati
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 40 years Candidates for emergency cesarean section (unplanned C-section) Providing informed consent and signing the participation form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known allergy to Betadine or Metronidazole gel Presence of an active infection at the time of surgery Immunodeficiency or use of immunosuppressive drugs Pregnancy (if there is potential risk to the fetus) Breastfeeding (only if there is evidence of potential risk of material transfer to the infant). Underlying conditions that could affect study outcomes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) Active infections or specific obstetric conditions (e.g., chorioamnionitis, active herpes, malpresentation, placenta previa, cord prolapse) Abnormal vaginal discharge
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of Postoperative Infection. Timepoint: 2 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Patient records and evaluation of infection symptoms (fever, purulent discharge, redness, and wound inflammation).;Duration of Hospital Stay. Timepoint: From admission to discharge post-surgery. Method of measurement: Recording the number of hospitalization days in the patient file.;Readmission Rate. Timepoint: Within 2 days post-surgery. Method of measurement: Documentation in the patient file and readmission reports.;Rate of Endometritis (Uterine Inflammation). Timepoint: 2 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Clinical symptom evaluation and documentation in the patient file.;Wound Dehiscence Rate. Timepoint: 2 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Physical examination by the physician and documentation in the patient file. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative Fever Rate. Timepoint: 2 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Recording the patient’s body temperature in the patient file. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Shahshahan
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed