Introduction Worldwide, surgery related deaths within 30 days of the procedure accounts the
third contributor among all causes of deaths, with an estimated 4.2 million people annually …

Guidelines for pre-operative skin antisepsis recommend using chlorhexidine in an alcohol-
based solution. However, other antiseptics such as aqueous povidone–iodine or alcohol …

BACKGROUND Cesarean delivery rates are increasing globally, raising concerns about
associated complications such as isthmocele. Isthmoceles are pouch-like defects in the …

Postoperative wound infections (PWIs), a subtype of surgical site infections, are a significant
concern for patients undergoing caesarean sections (C‐sections). Understanding risk …

Background Due to the rising incidence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens, especially
in Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMIC), post-partum infections represent a significant …

Caesarean section (C‐section) is the most performed major surgery worldwide. About 15%
of births are delivered through C‐section in Rwanda. The post‐caesarean surgical section is …

Background Although surgical wound infection remains a serious issue worldwide, the
disease burden is greater in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Even though there …

It is important to talk comfortably with the patient and their family about the risk factors for
coronary heart disease. The patient should know that if these factors such as nutrition and …

Objective To establish and evaluate a nomogram model for predicting the risk of postpartum
hemorrhage in second cesarean section. Methods A total of 440 parturients who underwent …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of povidone‐iodine application after skin closure to
prevent surgical site infection after an emergency cesarean section and to assess risk …