Why the study?
Does the use of a gentamicin-collagen sponge prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infections in patients undergoing CIED implantation?
Does the use of a gentamicin-collagen sponge prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infections in patients undergoing CIED implantation?
While retrospective data on gentamicin-collagen sponges for CIED infection prevention are encouraging, randomized clinical trials are needed before routine use can be recommended.
Larry M Baddour, Zerelda Esquer Garrigos, Gentamicin-collagen sponge and prevention of cardiac implantable electronic device infections
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