764 Operative vaginal delivery as an independent risk factor for maternal postpartum infection

Recent studies suggest prophylactic antibiotics are effective in reducing maternal postpartum (PP) infection following operative vaginal delivery (OVD). There is limited data in the US, where episiotomy and laceration repair practices may differ, affecting the risk of PP infection after OVD. We sought to evaluate whether OVD is an independent risk factor for maternal PP infection.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sarah A. Dunk, John Owen, Michelle Y. Lu, Christina T. Blanchard, Kacie R. Oglesby, Margaret R. Page, Allison J. Lazenby, Elizabeth B. Ausbeck, Gabriella D. Cozzi, Rodrigo D. Mu ñoz Rogers, Elisa T. Bushman, Elle R. Kaplan, Martha F. Ruzic, Mythreyi Maha Tags: Poster Session III Source Type: research