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The research aims to evaluate pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis during emergency cesarean sections and identify improvement opportunities.

April 10, 2026

Emergency Cesarean Section Pre-operative Antibiotic Agent Prophylaxis—Opportunities for Improvement

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The research aims to evaluate pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis during emergency cesarean sections and identify improvement opportunities.
Assessed the timing of antibiotic administration before surgery
Evaluated the type of skin preparation used prior to cesarean delivery
Analyzed follow-up processes after discharge
Found significant non-compliance with SCIP guidelines related to emergency cesarean sections
Noted that higher ASA class was linked to non-compliance
Observed low post-operative SSI rates, though potential bias due to loss-to-follow-up exists

Abstract

We identified timeliness of pre-operative abx administration, abdominal skin preparation agent, and post-discharge follow-up as opportunities for improvement. SCIP non-compliance was significantly associated with emergent cesarean indication and higher ASA class. Post-operative SSI rates were low, though bias may be present because of the high loss-to-follow-up.

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Gabriela Cortese

Stefka Fabbri

D. Dante Yeh

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Surgical Infections

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University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver Health Medical Center

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