The Role of Antimicrobial Foam Dressing in Prevention of Cesarean Section Wound Complications

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Conditions studied: Cesarean Section; Complications, Wound, Dehiscence

In brief

Post-cesarean section wound infections are responsible for longer hospital stays, readmissions, and ultimately, increased costs to the healthcare system. Silver-containing dressings may prevent wound infections. The purpose of the current study is to determine if the use of a silver-impregnated dressing decreases the occurence of wound infection following cesarean delivery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03136159

Run by

Loyola University

People needed

380

Starts

2017-07-24

Expected to finish

2019-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-12-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Consent to undergo cesarean delivery
• Between the ages of 18 and 45
• Primary C-section
• Subcuticular skin closure
• Able to consent, fill out study documents, and complete all study procedures and follow-up visits

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with an allergy to silver
• Inability to obtain informed consent
• Staples
• Repeat C-section
• Vertical skin incision
• Intrapartum fever of 100F or >

Where it is running

• Loyola University Medical Center — Maywood, Illinois, United States

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