Surgical Site Infections and Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Children with Medical Complexity

Key Points

• Surgical site infections were significantly higher in children with medical complexity, suggesting a need for improved prevention strategies.
• In a cohort of 200 children, antibiotic use during the perioperative period was linked to a 25% increase in infection rates.
• Observational analysis assessed antibiotic prescribing practices and infection outcomes in pediatric surgical cases.
• This study highlights the importance of optimizing antibiotic use to reduce surgical site infections in vulnerable pediatric populations.