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Perioperative Antibiotics Overview

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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?

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?

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?

Orthopedic surgeries involving implants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstance might perioperative antibiotics be discontinued or changed to an oral route?

After the surgical procedure is finished (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which situation does NOT typically warrant the use of perioperative antibiotics?

Routine lab tests prior to surgery (D) Signup and view all the answers

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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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This quiz explores the role of perioperative antibiotics in preventing infections during surgical procedures. Learn about the timing, types of surgeries that require prophylactic antibiotics, and the rationale behind their usage to minimize postoperative complications. Test your knowledge on this critical topic in surgical care.