Peri-operative oxytetracycline in prophylaxis of surgical wound infections.
J Indian Med Assoc
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1990 Mar; 88(3): 75-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-96911
ABSTRACT
Experience with peri-operative oxytetracycline coverage in prevention of wound infection following elective surgery is presented; of 150 cases included in control group 21 developed infection (14%), whereas only 4 of the study group (170 cases) had infection (2.5%). The importance of peri-operative antibiotic umbrella is emphasised and some of the shortcomings of recommended schedule is highlighted.
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Main subject:
Oxytetracycline
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Surgical Wound Infection
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Aged
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Humans
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Child
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
1990
Type:
Article
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