Table 2.
Frequency of reported practices concerning antibiotic prophylaxis
| Practice | n/N | Prevalence (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic Regimen | |||
| Cephalosporin (any) | 234/245 | 95.5 | 92.1, 97.7 |
| 1st Generation (cefazolin) | 207/245 | 84.5 | 79.3, 88.8 |
| 2nd Generation | 27/245 | 11.0 | 7.4, 15.6 |
| Penicillin | 2/245 | 0.8 | 0.1, 2.9 |
| Extended Spectrum (any) | 7/245 | 2.9 | 1.2, 5.8 |
| Azithromycin + Cephalosporin | 7/245 | 2.9 | 1.2, 5.8 |
| Azithromycin + Penicillin | 0 | 0 | |
| Metronidazole + Any | 0 | 0 | |
| No Routine Antibiotics | 2/245 | 0.8 | 0.1, 2.9 |
| Timing of Administration | |||
| Before Incision | 208/246 | 84.6 | 79.4, 88.8 |
| After cord clamp | 37/246 | 15.0 | 10.8, 20.1 |
| Both | 1/246 | 0.4 | 0.1, 2.2 |
| Number of Doses | |||
| Single dose | 234/243 | 96.3 | 93.1, 98.2 |
| Multiple | 9/243 | 3.7 | 1.7, 6.9 |