Despite many advances in recent years, prevention of surgical-site infection (SSI) remains a major challenge. Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is a key factor in preventing SSI; however, many ...

Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis using non-beta‑lactams administered before major surgery was independently associated with a significantly higher risk for surgical site infection than conventional ...

Are we overlooking a critical factor in surgical site infections (SSIs)? In the quest for sterile operating rooms and antibiotic prophylaxis, a groundbreaking study suggests we've missed a vital piece ...

Endophthalmitis is among the most devastating complications associated with cataract surgery, often resulting in loss of vision or loss of the eye itself. Significant recent research has been devoted ...

Adding vancomycin to beta-lactam prophylaxis with cefazolin did not help prevent surgical-site infections in patients undergoing arthroplasty mostly for the knees or hips, a randomized trial showed.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgical specialty — namely, cardiac and orthopedic procedures — and the perception of high MRSA prevalence in a ...

The American Urological Association has published guidelines for the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis in the prevention of surgical site infection. The guidelines recommend that antimicrobial ...

A new study found substantial variability in the use and appropriateness of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis for commonly performed operations at children's hospitals in the United States. A new study ...

What are the current selection criteria to receive bacterial endocarditis (BE) prophylaxis? Are those with implanted cardioversion devices eligible? —James K. Eldridge, PA-C, Harstel, Colo. The risk ...

There are various regimens for thromboprophylaxis after hip replacement. Low-molecular-weight heparins such as enoxaparin predominantly inhibit factor Xa but also inhibit thrombin to some degree.