Study of Prophylactic Single dose Antibiotic in Obstetrics  and Gynecological Procedures in Low Risk Patients

Dr. V. S. Taralekar; Dr. T. M. Panchanadikar; Dr. G. N. Wagh

Volume : III, Issue : III, March - 2013

Study of Prophylactic Single dose Antibiotic in Obstetrics and Gynecological Procedures in Low Risk Patients

Dr. V. S. Taralekar, Dr. T. M. Panchanadikar, Dr. G. N. Wagh

Abstract :

Introduction: To decide the antibiotic policy of Department for procedures study was conducted by department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in low risk patients. Material & Method: The study was conducted in Bharati Hospital for a period of seven months. All the patients undergoing Obstetrics or Gynecological procedures with low risk were included in the study (533), high risk patients (332) were excluded from the study. For patients in inclusion group (533) single dose of Injection Ceftriaxone 1 gm intravenous was adminstered 30 minutes prior procedure or after vaginal delivery. Results: Failure rate in inclusion group was 1.31% (7 out of 533). Average duration of stay was about 7 to 8 days. Conclusion: Prophylactic single dose antibiotic is effective in reducing infective morbidity in low risk patients.