Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions on Appropriateness of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis: How to Improve

Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions on Appropriateness of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis: How to Improve

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections. The appropriate use of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis (SAP) is a key component to reduce SSIs, while its inappropriate application is a major cause of some emerging infections and selects for antibiotic resistance...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Tiri, Paolo Bruzzone, Giulia Priante, Emanuela Sensi, Monya Costantini, Carlo Vernelli, Lucia Assunta Martella, Marsilio Francucci, Paolo Andreani, Alessandro Mariottini, Andrea Capotorti, Vito D’Andrea, Daniela Francisci, Roberto Cirocchi, Stefano Cappanera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
surgical site infections
antimicrobial stewardship
surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
appropriateness
healthcare-associated infections
antibiotic resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/4/168

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