2006
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2006.01.018
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Compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis – reporting from a statewide surveillance programme in Victoria, Australia

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“…Optimal timing of antibiotic administration is considered an important factor for effective prophylaxis [12]. Inappropriate timing may result in low plasma concentration of the antimicrobial agent at the time of incision and throughout the procedure [13], contributing to higher infection rates [14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Optimal timing of antibiotic administration is considered an important factor for effective prophylaxis [12]. Inappropriate timing may result in low plasma concentration of the antimicrobial agent at the time of incision and throughout the procedure [13], contributing to higher infection rates [14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(44, 45) Many surgeons use SAP when it is not indicated(46, 47) and many also fail to give antibiotics when they are indicated. (45) This study focused on procedures where use of SAP is considered discretionary according to current guidelines and on procedures with low baseline rates of post-operative infections; the results should not be generalized to types of procedures that were not included in the analysis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Etkin cerrahi profilaksi için en önemli etmenlerden biri de antibiyotiğin zamanlamasıdır (26). Uygunsuz zamanlama (genellikle erken uygulanması) antibiyotiğin ilk kesi sırasında ve girişim süresince kanda yetersiz düzeyde bulunmasına yol açmakta, enfeksiyon oranlarının yükselmesine neden olmaktadır (27).…”
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