Sterile or Clean Gloves for Labor Checks? New RCT Data (June 2023)
Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical PearlsPublished On: Fri Jun 02 2023
Description: When performing cervical examinations during labor, providers in the United States commonly use sterile gloves, even when there is no rupture of membranes. Is this an evidence-based practice or is it simply tradition? This debate has been going on for decades. In this episode, we will highlight some interesting/intriguing hospital policies and procedures, and walk-down our history timeline of data. We will start in 2010 and end with a recent publication from June 2023 from the AJOG-MFM. Finally, there is some Level I evidence to help settle this debate. 🧤🧤🧤❓❓❓
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