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Intrapartum antibiotics for prolonged rupture of membranes at term to prevent Group B Streptococcal sepsis.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology : the Journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2019 July
The timely administration of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) to eligible pregnant mothers reduces the risk of early onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal sepsis. The incidence of neonatal GBS sepsis is increasing, in spite of national guidelines for its prevention. This retrospective cohort study was undertaken to assess the incidence of culture-proven GBS sepsis before and after a change of practice on intrapartum management of GBS sepsis in babies born at Sunderland Royal Hospital between January 1 2008 and December 31 2017. The data regarding the risk factors, the intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis and the outcomes of the babies were collected. Twenty-nine cases were identified and presented in two epochs-before and after changing guidelines for intrapartum management. There was a statistically significant reduction in early onset sepsis rates and no difference in late-onset sepsis rates. The prolonged rupture of membranes is a significant risk factor at any gestation. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? Appropriate intrapartum administration of antibiotics in mothers reduces 80% of early-onset GBS infections. In the United Kingdom, IAP is given based on risk factors, which fail to accurately identify and treat the woman who harbours GBS in the birth canal in labour and the incidence of GBS neonatal sepsis is increasing. The national guideline on the prevention of GBS sepsis is not consistent and is open to interpretation. What do the results of this study add? This study highlights prolonged rupture of membranes as a significant risk factor at any gestation and there were missed opportunities to prevent GBS sepsis in term babies with the prolonged rupture of membranes. This study also highlights that it is possible to reduce the neonatal GBS sepsis burden by adhering to guidelines and administering timely intrapartum antibiotics. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? The timely administration of IAP to all eligible women is possible if the national guidelines are consistent and interpreted correctly. Our national guideline on the prolonged rupture of membranes at term is not clear and is interpreted differently. If IAP is provided in all those with risk factors irrespective of gestation, this would involve additional costs to the NHS; but in the long term, it will benefit as it reduces morbidity.
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