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[Antibiotic therapy in ambulatory surgery].
G Picard1, A F Leutenegger, R von Huben
1Reparto di Chirurgia, Ospedale Italiano di Lugano, Viganello.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|June 30, 1992
Summary
This review covers antibiotic therapy in outpatient surgery, detailing infections treatable with antibiotics and those requiring surgical intervention. It also discusses controversial antibiotic use in wound management.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Infections
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Outpatient surgical care presents unique challenges for infection management.
- The role of antibiotics in conjunction with surgical procedures is critical.
- Distinguishing between infections requiring antibiotics alone versus surgical intervention is key.
Purpose:
- To review the appropriate use of antibiotic therapy in outpatient surgical settings.
- To differentiate scenarios where antibiotics are curative versus adjunctive to surgery.
- To discuss the controversial role of antibiotics in wound management.
Summary:
- The review categorizes outpatient surgical infections into three main areas.
- Section one addresses skin and soft-tissue infections potentially curable with antibiotics.
- Section two focuses on infections where surgical treatment is paramount for eradication.
- Section three examines the debated use of antibiotics in wound management.
- Pharmacological data for relevant antibiotics are provided.
Impact:
- Provides guidance for optimizing antibiotic use in outpatient surgery.
- Aims to improve clinical outcomes by clarifying treatment strategies.
- Highlights areas of ongoing debate in surgical infection management.