Early postpartum hospital encounters among patients with genitourinary and wound infections during hospitalization for birth.

Stephanie A LeonardAnna GirsenPaula TrepmanSuzan L CarmichaelKelly DarmawanAlexander ButwickRonald S Gibbs

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2023)

Genitourinary and wound infections during hospitalization for birth may increase risk of a readmission or ED visit within the first few days after discharge, particularly among patients who have a major puerperal infection or wound infection.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
emergency department
wound healing
gestational age
healthcare
acute care
pregnant women
preterm birth