Povidone-iodine irrigation combined with Vancomycin powder lowers infection rates in pediatric deformity surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00333-3
Abstract: Background Surgical site infection is a morbid, devastating complication after spinal procedures. Studies have investigated the effect of wound lavage with 3.5% Povidone-iodine solution or the use of intrawound Vancomycin powder. We examined the effect… read more here.
Keywords: infection; povidone iodine; vancomycin powder;
Red man syndrome caused by vancomycin powder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.01.044
Abstract: Red man syndrome (RMS) is a well-known hypersensitivity reaction caused by intravenous administration of vancomycin, with symptoms ranging from flushing, erythematous rash, pruritus, mild to profound hypotension, and even cardiac arrest. RMS has not previously… read more here.
Keywords: powder; vancomycin powder; man syndrome; red man ... See more keywords
Negligible Systemic Uptake of Suprafascial Vancomycin Powder Following Instrumented Posterior Spinal Fusion-Preliminary Results From A Randomized Clinical Trial (VANCO Trial).
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab362
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intrawound vancomycin powder is an emerging strategy to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) in spine surgery. However, there are concerns relating to its safety profile and toxicity. Data on systemic uptake of suprafascially administered… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin; spinal fusion; trial; vancomycin powder ... See more keywords
Application of Bayesian Methods to Help Interpret the VANCO Trial Results
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002458
Abstract: Objective: To determine whether a Bayesian analysis changes the results of the VANCO trial. Design: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial using Bayesian methods. Setting: Thirty-six US trauma centers. Patients: Patients ages 18–80… read more here.
Keywords: intrawound vancomycin; surgical site; trial; vancomycin powder ... See more keywords
The Use of Vancomycin Powder in Tibial Plateau Fractures at Lower Risk of Infection
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002555
Abstract: Objective: To determine the effectiveness of vancomycin powder in preventing infection after plate and screw fixation of tibial plateau fractures considered at low risk of infection. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Single, Level I trauma… read more here.
Keywords: tibial plateau; infection; risk; plateau fractures ... See more keywords
Does Topical Vancomycin Powder Use in Fracture Surgery Change Bacteriology and Antibiotic Susceptibilities? An Analysis of the VANCO Trial
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002767
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine whether intrawound vancomycin changes the bacteriology of surgical site infection pathogens and investigate the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. METHODS: Design: Secondary analysis of phase III, prospective, randomized clinical trial. Setting: Thirty-six US… read more here.
Keywords: bacteriology; vancomycin powder; analysis; topical vancomycin ... See more keywords
Are Drains Associated With Infection After Operative Fixation of High-Risk Tibial Plateau and Pilon Fractures?
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002933
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine the association between closed suction drainage and postoperative infection in patients with tibial plateau or pilon fractures. Secondarily, this study assessed whether intrawound vancomycin powder modified the association of closed surgical drains… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin powder; infection; high risk;
Abstract 4344059: Local Application of Vancomycin Powder Reduces Postoperative Complications Following Median Sternotomy in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.152.suppl_3.4344059
Abstract: Introduction: Sternal wound infections (SWIs) are serious complications following median sternotomy in cardiac surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and atrial septal defect (ASD) repairs. Topical vancomycin powder (VP) has been… read more here.
Keywords: control; median sternotomy; cardiac surgery; powder ... See more keywords
Spine surgery - the use of vancomycin powder in surgical site for postoperative infection prevention.
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.64.08.663
Abstract: The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field in order to standardize producers to assist the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided through… read more here.
Keywords: spine surgery; powder surgical; use vancomycin; vancomycin powder ... See more keywords
Does the Microflora of Surgery Site Infection Change After Prophylactic Use of Vancomycin Powder in the Spine Surgery
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s390837
Abstract: Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objective This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of microflora in patients with deep spinal surgical site infection (SSI) after prophylactic use of vancomycin powder (VP). Methods A retrospective analysis… read more here.
Keywords: ssi; use vancomycin; surgery; infection ... See more keywords
The effect of prophylactic vancomycin powder on infections following spinal surgeries: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.3171/2018.10.focus18470
Abstract: OBJECTIVEThe use of vancomycin powder in spine surgery for prophylaxis against surgical site infections (SSIs) is well debated in the literature, with the majority of studies demonstrating improvement and some studies demonstrating no significant reduction… read more here.
Keywords: review; gram negative; infection; powder ... See more keywords