Journal article
Low Adherence to Recommended Guidelines for Open Fracture Antibiotic Prophylaxis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prompt administration of antibiotics is a critical component of open fracture treatment. Traditional antibiotic recommendations have been a first-generation cephalosporin for Gustilo Type-I and Type-II open fractures, with the addition of an aminoglycoside for Type-III fractures and penicillin for soil contamination. However, concerns over changing bacterial patterns and the side effects of aminoglycosides have led to interest in …
Authors
Lin CA; O'Hara NN; Sprague S; O'Toole RV; Joshi M; Harris AD; Warner SJ; Johal H; Natoli RM; Hagen JE
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 103, No. 7, pp. 609–617
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
April 7, 2021
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.20.01229
ISSN
0021-9355