Surgical Infection Society Guidelines: 2022 Updated Guidelines for Antibiotic Use in Open Extremity Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.206
Abstract: Background: Open fractures, defined as fractures communicating with the environment through a skin wound, cause substantial morbidity after traumatic injury. Current evidence supports administration of prophylactic systemic antibiotic agents to patients with open extremity fractures… read more here.
Keywords: infectious complications; decrease infectious; infection; open extremity ... See more keywords
National Metrics Improved Timeliness of Antibiotic Administration for Open Extremity Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002027
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Antibiotics have been shown to be an essential component in the treatment of open extremity fractures. The American College of Surgeons' Trauma Quality Improvement Program, based on a committee of physician leaders including orthopedic… read more here.
Keywords: extremity fractures; administration; institution; antibiotic administration ... See more keywords