DTB select: Are routine antibiotics after operative vaginal birth beneficial?
Summary and context is provided of a large RCT which found that women who received a single dose of iv antibiotic as soon as possible and within 6 hours of operative vaginal birth were less likely to have a suspected or confirmed maternal infection up to 6 weeks later.
Source:
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
SPS commentary:
NICE has also published a clinical guideline on intrapartum care for women with existing medical conditions or obstetric complications.