Study the Results of Antibiotic Prophylactic Protocol Adopted by Ain Shams University Hospitals for reducing the Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Patients undergoing Hip Arthroplasty, Pilot Study

ConclusionIn conclusion, this study postulated that systemic antibiotic prophylaxis delivered preoperatively in primary THA procedures significantly reduces the incidence of infection. There is no significant difference in the efficacy of cephalosporins compared with that of quinolones. Prophylactic antibiotics should be taken IV before skin incision by 30-60  minutes and no need for antibiotics more than 24 hours after operation.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research