Recommendation ID
NG235/5
Question

What is the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of intravenous compared with oral antibiotics for preventing postnatal infections after birth with forceps or ventouse?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made this recommendation for research, see the rationale section on prophylactic antibiotics for birth with forceps or ventouse .


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Intrapartum care
Number
NG235
Date issued
September 2023

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 11/01/2024