Retrospective assessment of antibiotic and tourniquet use in an ambulatory surgery center.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
In this study, 459 lower extremity surgeries were evaluated to assess and improve the quality of patient care at the Carnegie Surgery Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Two aspects of surgery were studied: the antibiotic usage and tourniquet application. The authors analyzed the rate of infection and the number of tourniquet complications that resulted from the surgeries. The infection rate was 0.65%, and there were no tourniquet complications. Using the information learned from the study and reviewing pertinent literature, recommendations were made to further enhance patient care.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Cefazolin
- Cephalosporins
- Foot
- Infections
- Postoperative Complications
- Tourniquets
- Vancomycin
Anatomy
- foot