Katherine A Lambert, Anne West Honart, Brenna L Hughes, Jeffrey A Kuller, Sarah K Dotters-Katz
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Abstract
Importance: Multiple postpartum scenarios require uterine exploration or instrumentation. These may introduce bacteria into the uterus, increasing the risk of endometritis. Data on the use of antibiotics in these scenarios is limited, resulting in few guidelines and divergent care.
Objective: To describe postpartum scenarios requiring uterine exploration and/or instrumentation, review data on antibiotic prophylaxis, and delineate antibiotic recommendations for each scenario.
Evidence acquisition: Original articles were obtained from literature search in PubMed, MEDLINE, and OVID; pertinent articles were reviewed.
Results: These recommendations are based on published evidence and professional society guidelines. Antibiotic prophylaxis following manual placenta removal should include 1-time combination of ampicillin 2 g intravenously (IV) or cefazolin 1 g IV, plus metronidazole 500 mg IV. Antibiotic prophylaxis before postpartum dilation and curettage, manual vacuum aspiration, and intrauterine balloon tamponade should include 1-time combination of ampicillin 2 g IV plus metronidazole 500 mg IV. If the patient in any of the above scenarios has received group B Streptococcus prophylaxis, then only metronidazole is recommended. Further randomized clinical trials are needed to optimize these regimens.
Conclusions: Uterine exploration or instrumentation increases the risk of postpartum endometritis and requires antibiotic prophylaxis. For manual placenta removal, we recommend 1-time combination of ampicillin 2 g IV or cefazolin 1 g IV, plus metronidazole 500 mg IV. For dilation and curettage, manual vacuum aspiration, and intrauterine balloon tamponade, we recommend 1-time combination of ampicillin 2 g IV plus metronidazole 500 mg IV. For patients who already received antibiotic prophylaxis for group B Streptococcus, we recommend 1-time dose of metronidazole 500 mg IV.
Relevance: Providers can utilize our guidelines to prevent postpartum endometritis in these scenarios requiring postpartum uterine exploration and/or instrumentation.
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