The aim is to evaluate the impact of reducing antibiotic prophylaxis duration on CNS infection rates following VP shunt insertion in children.
Investigated the duration of antibiotic prophylaxis in children undergoing VP shunt insertion.
Compared infection rates with a standard duration against a shortened 48-hour protocol.
Monitored for the incidence of shunt-associated CNS infections postoperatively.
Shortening the antibiotic duration to 48 hours did not lead to a higher incidence of CNS infections.
The infection rates remained consistent, indicating safety in reducing prophylaxis duration.
Abstract
Reducing the duration of antibiotic prophylaxis for VP shunt insertion to within 48 h did not increase the incidence of VP shunt-associated CNS infection.