Guideline

WHO recommendations on choice of antiseptic agent and method of application for preoperative skin preparation for caesarean section

Year of Publication

2021

Issuing Institution

World Health Organization

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Recommendations

2 included recommendations

The use of alcohol-based chlorhexidine gluconate for skin preparation prior to elective or emergency caesarean section is recommended

Status

Maintained

Recommended

Certainty of evidence

Low

The method of application of alcohol-based chlorhexidine gluconate prior to caesarean section should be based primarily on instructions for use, the clinician’s experience and preferences

Status

Maintained

Recommended

Certainty of evidence

Low