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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GuidelineWHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Certainty of evidence
Low
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