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The Effect of a Barrier Self-Retaining Retractor in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Alexis O C-Section Retractor and Control- Conventional retractors for Pregnancy and Obese. Completed, enrolled 301 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the Alexis O C-section retractor in obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who undergo Cesarean sections. Patients will be randomized to the use of the Alexis retractor during Cesarean section (treatment group) or the use of traditional hand-held retractors (control group). We will determine if there is any difference in surgical site infection or wound disruption rates. We will also determine if there is a difference in the duration of surgery or length of time from skin incision to delivery of the infant, change in hemoglobin, estimated blood loss, and postoperative length of stay, intra-operative or postoperative anti-emetic requirements, need for hospital readmission or emergency room visits, or other complication rate between the two groups.
Study Details
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Interventions
The Alexis O C-section retractor will be used.
Conventional hand-held retractors will be used. A self-retaining barrier retractor will not be used.