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

Links

WHO IRIS,WHO IRIS

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