[The use of sodium cefoxitin in resuscitation and intensive therapy]

The cefoxitin sodium has been used in 20 patients with surgical infections admitted in out Intensive Care Unit. This antibiotic was administered by central venous catheter and in 9 patients was associated with other antibiotics. 75% of the patients so treated was cured and no side effects were noted. The seriousness of the infective process was most likely responsible of the 25% of failure.