Administration of parenteral prophylactic beta-lactam antibiotics in 2014: a review.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The role of the anesthesiologist in reducing the incidence of surgical-site infections by the administration of prophylactic parenteral beta-lactam antibiotics is reviewed. Suggestions are made with regard to timing, dosing, and method of administration of these drugs to potentially reduce the risk of surgical-site infection.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Bacterial Infections
- beta-Lactams