Key result
Cephalosporins were used as prophylactic antibiotics in 76% of surgeries, revealing significant non-adherence to standard guidelines regarding appropriate antibiotic choice and duration.
Observational (n=1,500)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 76% vs 24%
The study highlights poor adherence to evidence-based guidelines for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, with significant overuse of third-generation cephalosporins and prolonged postoperative administration.
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Persistent non-adherence to surgical prophylaxis guidelines may heighten resistance risks; leaves open effective interventions to improve compliance.
PM et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Surgical wound infections (n=1,500). Cephalosporins vs. Other antibiotics was evaluated on Proportion of surgeries using cephalosporins for prophylaxis. Cephalosporins were used as prophylactic antibiotics in 76% of surgeries, revealing significant non-adherence to standard guidelines regarding appropriate antibiotic choice and duration.
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