Perioperative Antibiotics PDF
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This document covers perioperative antibiotics, specifically focusing on preventing infections in surgical procedures. It discusses the use of antibiotics pre and during surgery to reduce the risk of post-operative infection, emphasizing the choice of antibiotic based on expected bacterial contamination. The document also details indications for the use of perioperative antibiotics, including orthopedic surgeries and surgeries with potential contamination.
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01 Perioperative Antibiotics Perioperative Antibiotics Prophylaxis- use of an agent to prevent disease Pro – before Phylax – to guard Perioperative Prophylaxis A...
01 Perioperative Antibiotics Perioperative Antibiotics Prophylaxis- use of an agent to prevent disease Pro – before Phylax – to guard Perioperative Prophylaxis Antibiotics Antibiotics given just before surgery (30- 60min) and during surgery (every 90 min) to decrease the chance of post-op infection Choice of antibiotic depends on the type of bacterial contamination expected May be discontinued or changed to oral route once procedure is finished Perioperative Antibiotics Indications: Orthopedic surgeries with implants (TPLO, internal fixation, external fixation for repair) Expected contamination during surgery (e.g. rectal surgery, colectomy, gastric resection, FB exploratory) +/- Dental surgical extractions Perioperative Antibiotics Surgery time longer than 90min Patient is already infected (pre- surgery)
