GuidelinesPEML (Paeds Hospital STG)
References - Surgical Prophylaxis
References Bratzler DW, et. al. Clinical Practice Guidelines for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2013; 70:195-283. Steinberg JP, C et. al. Timing of antimicrobial prophylaxis and the risk of surgical site infection: results from the Trial to Reduce Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Errors. Ann Surg. 2009; 250:10-6. Soriano A, et. al. Timing of antibiotic prophylax
References
- Bratzler DW, et. al. Clinical Practice Guidelines for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2013; 70:195-283.
- Steinberg JP, C et. al. Timing of antimicrobial prophylaxis and the risk of surgical site infection: results from the Trial to Reduce Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Errors. Ann Surg. 2009; 250:10-6.
- Soriano A, et. al. Timing of antibiotic prophylaxis for primary total knee arthroplasty performed during ischemia. Clin Infect Dis. 2008; 46:1009-14.
- Weber WP, et. al. The timing of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis. Ann Surg. 2008; 247:918-26.
- Dellinger EP. What is the ideal time for administration of antimicrobial prophylaxis for a surgical procedure? Ann Surg. 2008; 247:927-8.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition
Chapter 11: Surgical Prophylaxis