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What is the primary purpose of perioperative antibiotics?
What is the primary purpose of perioperative antibiotics?
- To decrease the chance of post-operative infection (correct)
- To prevent any surgical complications
- To reduce preoperative anxiety
- To enhance surgical recovery time
Which factor determines the choice of antibiotic used in perioperative prophylaxis?
Which factor determines the choice of antibiotic used in perioperative prophylaxis?
- The duration of the surgery
- The patient's age and health status
- The surgeon's preference
- The expected type of bacterial contamination during surgery (correct)
When should antibiotics be administered in relation to surgery?
When should antibiotics be administered in relation to surgery?
- At any time during the hospital stay
- 30-60 minutes before and every 90 minutes during the surgery (correct)
- Only after the surgery is completed
- Within a day before the surgery
Which type of surgeries are indicated for perioperative antibiotics?
Which type of surgeries are indicated for perioperative antibiotics?
Under which circumstance might perioperative antibiotics be discontinued or changed to an oral route?
Under which circumstance might perioperative antibiotics be discontinued or changed to an oral route?
Which situation does NOT typically warrant the use of perioperative antibiotics?
Which situation does NOT typically warrant the use of perioperative antibiotics?
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Prophylaxis
Prophylaxis
Using an agent to prevent disease. "Pro" means before and "Phylax" means to guard.
Perioperative Prophylaxis Antibiotics
Perioperative Prophylaxis Antibiotics
Antibiotics administered before and during surgery to reduce the risk of post-surgery infection.
Choosing the Right Antibiotic
Choosing the Right Antibiotic
The type of antibiotic used depends on the type of bacteria expected to be present during the procedure.
Antibiotic Administration Route
Antibiotic Administration Route
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Antibiotics for Orthopedic Surgeries
Antibiotics for Orthopedic Surgeries
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Antibiotics for Contaminated Surgeries
Antibiotics for Contaminated Surgeries
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Study Notes
Perioperative Antibiotics
- Perioperative antibiotics are used to prevent infection before, during, and after surgery.
- Prophylactic antibiotics aim to prevent postoperative infections, thus reducing the chance of complications.
- Antibiotics are administered before and during surgery (every 90 minutes) to minimize the risk of post-surgical infections. This timing helps reduce infection risk.
- The specific antibiotic choice depends on the type of expected bacterial infection.
- Antibiotics are used in surgeries like orthopaedic surgeries (such as TPLO, internal/external fixation), surgeries with expected contamination (e.g., rectal surgery, colostomy, gastric resection, exploratory surgery), and dental extractions.
- Procedures lasting longer than 90 minutes or involving pre-existing infections require antibiotics.
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