Timing of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Cesarean Sections

Summary

This is a randomized, double-blinded placebo controlled trial of cefazolin timing before cesarean section fo infection prophylaxis. Subjects are randomized to cefazolin either 30 minutes prior to skin incision or at time of cord-clamping. Primary outcome is infectious morbidity including wound infections and endometritis.

Timeline

Start

2003-01

Primary completion

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Completion

2006-01

Drugs

Indications