Does systemic antibiotic prophylaxis prior to the placement of totally implantable venous access devices reduce early infection? A retrospective study of 1,485 cases at a large academic institution

ConclusionsEnding the practice of administrating systemic antibiotic prophylaxis prior to the placement of TIVADs had no effect on the 30-day bloodstream infection–related TIVAD removals rate at our institution. We do not recommend the use of prophylactic antibiotics for the placement of TIVAD.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research