Antibiotics prophylaxis in surgery : part 1 : gastroenterologica surgeries
Joint Authors
Abu al-Futuh, Sawsan
Hamzah, Mayy
Abd al-Qawi, Halah S.
Husayn, Ahmad N.
Source
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (30 May. 2013), pp.99-106, 8 p.
Publisher
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology
Publication Date
2013-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Surgical site infections account for B15% of nosocomial infections and are associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased costs.
Prophylactic use of antibiotics aims at reducing the incidence of postsurgical wound infection.
Inappropriate prophylaxis, whether unnecessary use of broad-spectrum agents or continuation of therapy beyond the recommended time period, is frequently seen.
Indeed, this increases the risk of adverse effects and promotes the emergence of resistant organisms.
Controversy remains as to the necessity of prophylaxis in specific surgical procedures, as well as with regard to the duration of prophylaxis.
The aim of this review is to discuss the criteria upon which decisions pertaining to the use of prophylactic antibiotics are based using the best clinical evidence available.
Special emphasis is directed towards the selection and proper time and duration of administration.
This review focuses on gastroenterological surgeries.
Analyses of other surgeries will follow.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu al-Futuh, Sawsan& Abd al-Qawi, Halah S.& Hamzah, Mayy& Husayn, Ahmad N.. 2013. Antibiotics prophylaxis in surgery : part 1 : gastroenterologica surgeries. Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology،Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.99-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651863
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu al-Futuh, Sawsan…[et al.]. Antibiotics prophylaxis in surgery : part 1 : gastroenterologica surgeries. Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology Vol. 6, no. 2 (May. 2013), pp.99-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651863
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu al-Futuh, Sawsan& Abd al-Qawi, Halah S.& Hamzah, Mayy& Husayn, Ahmad N.. Antibiotics prophylaxis in surgery : part 1 : gastroenterologica surgeries. Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology. 2013. Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.99-106.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651863
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 104-106
Record ID
BIM-651863