Effect of penicillin allergy on prophylactic antibiotic administration in the parturient undergoing cesarean delivery.
Samantha M LangeEmily E SharpeDana N HertzfeldtDarrell R SchroederHans P SviggumPublished in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2020)
Patients with a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy were less likely to receive prophylactic antibiotics within the recommended 60 minutes prior to surgical incision. Clear plans and communication are important for ensuring proper antibiotic administration at cesarean delivery to prevent surgical site infection.