Effect of Sterile Versus Clean Gloves Intrapartum and Postpartum Infections at Term
Chorioamnionitis, Intrauterine Infection, Postpartum Endometritis
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Chorioamnionitis focused on measuring Sterile glove, Clean glove, Glove type, Intraamniotic infection, Cervical examination, Sterile vaginal examination, Intrapartum infection, Postpartum infection
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between 18 and 50 years old Term pregnancy (37w0d to 41w6d gestational age) Amniotic membranes were intact on admission Patient presenting in spontaneous labor or were to undergo induction of labor Patient attempting for a vaginal delivery initially, even if the final delivery method was by cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: Preterm pregnancy (before 37w0d gestational age) Postdate pregnancy (after 41w6d gestational age) Ruptured membranes or premature rupture of membranes on admission Patient being evaluated for preterm labor Patient has diagnosis of chorioamnionitis or any intrauterine infection Patient has an extrauterine infection that would compromise the diagnosis of intrauterine infection (e.g., COVID, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, appendicitis, etc.) Patient experiencing an immunocompromised state (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus, congenital syndromes, transplant recipient, or immunosuppressant use) Patient with uncertainty of their gestational age and/or no prenatal care Patient with an intrauterine fetal demise Patient requesting a termination of the pregnancy
Sites / Locations
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Sterile glove
Clean glove
Sterile glove is usually the standard of care
Clean glove is usually not used or in the event of an emergency or lack of access to sterile gloves in the United States.