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[Experience in the prophylactic use of ceftriaxone in pediatric surgery]
A Inserra1, A Zaccara, G Mosiello
1Istituto di Ricerca Scientifica, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Roma.
Insights
Ceftriaxone is effective for surgical prophylaxis in pediatric patients, with satisfactory outcomes in most cases. Complications were only observed in severely immunocompromised individuals, highlighting its safety profile.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Infectious Disease Management
- Pharmacology
Abstract:
Authors report on their experience about ceftriaxone in surgical prophylaxis in childhood. 30 patients have been treated, suffering from surgical diseases, either thoracic or abdominal ones, including malignancies. Ceftriaxone was administered once a day; patients received ceftriaxone only once preoperatively: Results have been very satisfactory, the only two complications having been found in two severely immunocompromised patients.