surgical site wound infection in women undergoing elective caesarean section
Conditions
Interventions
no changing of sterile surgical gloves at time of skin wound closure
change of sterile surgical gloves at time of skin wound closure
Sponsors
Dr Clement Mary Dennis
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria • Women aged 18 years and above • Undergoing elective caesarean section • Willing and able to provide written informed consent • Resident within Abuja to ensure follow-up compliance
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria • Presence of fever or systemic infection during labour • Known immunosuppression (e.g., HIV with CD4 < 200) • Severe medical or obstetric complications (e.g., eclampsia, ASA class =3) • Rupture of membrane longer than 6 hours • Requirement for additional procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, bowel repair) • Intra-operative glove perforation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the incidence of SSI based on CDC criteria. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include endometritis, febrile morbidity, wound separation, and cost of care. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactDuum Nwachukwu
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecology
Outcome results
None listed