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Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy | Volume-7 | Issue-03
Proper Timing of Prophylactic Antimicrobial Administration in Orthopedic Surgeries
Ala’a R. Alabbadi, Tariq M. Alsabra, Shereen E. Hijazeen, Ahmad A. Hiasat, Iqbal Almomani, Tamer Alzoubi, Esra’a Alawneh, Moath F Alzoubi
Published: March 30, 2018 |
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DOI: 10.21276/sajp.2018.7.3.4
Pages: 130-133
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Abstract
Correct timing of administration is vital for ensuring the efficacy of
prophylactic antimicrobials in preventing surgical site infection (SSI). Insufficient
commitment to perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines has been observed, but
there is a rareness of information on this subject from Jordan. The main aim of this study
is to find the appropriateness of administration of the first dose of prophylactic
antimicrobials in orthopedic surgeries. An observational study will be performed in the
Royal Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) in the Royal Medical Services (RMS); administration
of antimicrobials in operations done over a 2-month period was examined. The major
outcome measure will be timing of antimicrobial administration in relation to skin
incision and tourniquet application. Ideal timing will be defined as prophylactic
antimicrobial administration 15-60 min before skin incision or tourniquet application.