Factors affecting the occurrence of post-cesarean section febrile morbidity

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on 125 cases selected from those undergoing the caesarean section operation in Al Azhar University Hospital. Two groups were presented an antibiotic-treated group [100 cases] given prophylactic Cephradin or Epicillin injections, and the control untreated group [25 cases]. Cases were followed-up post-operatively. Any rise of temperature to 38§C or more in 2 consecutive days, excluding the first post-operative day, was consecutive days, excluding the first post-operative day, was consecutive days, excluding the first post-operative day, was considered as febrile morbidity. Different factors, including age, parity, weight, hemoglobin level, duration of labour and rupture of membranes prior to the operation, number of previous sections, urgency of operation and the association of tubal sterilization were studied. Among these factors, high risk factors were identified. These were high parity, obesity, anaemia, prolonged labour and rupture of membranes prior to operation and the association of tubal sterilization