Perioperative antibiotic prescribing in surgery departments of two private sector hospitals in Madhya Pradesh, India

Conclusions and recommendationsHigh prescribing of antibiotics in all four selected diagnoses groups was observed at both hospitals. In spite of the recommended single-dose PAP, antibiotics were mainly prescribed for longer durations. The unrecommended use of antibiotics is a risk factor for the development of AMR. Improving the quality of antibiotic prescribing by a stewardship program focusing on the development and implementation of local prescribing guidelines is needed.
Source: Perioperative Medicine - Category: Surgery Source Type: research