New Evidence Available

Updated Recommendation

A new evidence synthesis was published:2021, WHO recommendations on choice of antiseptic agent and method of application for preoperative skin preparation for caesarean section

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Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Retired

The choice of an antiseptic agent and its method of application for skin preparation prior to caesarean section should be based primarily on the clinician’s experience with that particular antiseptic agent and method of application, its cost and local availability

Recommended in favor

Conditional