Antibiotic prophylaxis in orthopedic surgeries: the results of an implemented protocol

Though the basic principles of antibiotic prophylaxis have been well established, there is still considerable incorrect usage, including how much is prescribed and especially in the duration of treatment, which is generally superior to what is indicated. The adequate use of these drugs contributes t...

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Main Authors: Raquel Queiroz, Renato S. Grinbaum, Luciana L. Galvão, Fernando G. Tavares, Gun Bergsten-Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702005000400003&lng=en&tlng=en