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[Cefoxitin in emergency surgery]

R Docimo, M Apperti, G Formicola

    Minerva Chirurgica
    |May 31, 1981
    PubMed
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    Sodium cefoxitin demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, making it effective against serious surgical infections. This antibiotic is recommended as a first-line treatment for emergency surgery patients with sepsis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • Emergency surgery patients often have severe, polymicrobial sepsis.
    • These patients may have failed prior antibiotic treatments.
    • Sepsis in this population is frequently associated with compromised general health.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of sodium cefoxitin in emergency surgery patients with severe sepsis.
    • To assess sodium cefoxitin's effectiveness in post-surgical or post-traumatic sepsis.
    • To determine if sodium cefoxitin is a suitable first-choice antibiotic in emergency surgical settings.

    Summary:

    • A study involving 14 emergency surgery patients with severe sepsis was conducted.
    • Patients received 3g of sodium cefoxitin intravenously or intramuscularly for 6 days.

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  • The treatment resulted in a 71% complete cure rate and 21% definite improvement.

    • Impact:

    • Sodium cefoxitin showed significant efficacy in treating severe sepsis in emergency surgery patients.
    • The findings support the use of sodium cefoxitin as a primary antibiotic choice in emergency surgical care.
    • This highlights the potential of sodium cefoxitin to improve outcomes in critically ill surgical patients.