Yes, an antibiotic can be given prophylactically before surgery and will be more effective when administered within 30-60 minutes prior to making the surgical incision. This may not be necessary for all procedures and the type of antibiotic will be dependent upon factors such as: where the incisions will be made; how long the surgery is anticipated to last; the presence of a foreign object (such as an implant, hardware, or other prosthetic); existing medical conditions; or previous history of infections. For long surgeries, the antibiotic might be redosed during the operation. Along with any allergies or previous antibiotic use, this is a good discussion to have with your surgeon prior to a procedure.
Yes, an antibiotic can be given prophylactically before surgery
and will be more effective when administered within 30-60
minutes prior to making the surgical incision. This may not
be necessary for all procedures and the type of...
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Dr. Rob E. Ferguson of Intermountain Healthcare answered:Yes, an antibiotic can be given prophylactically before surgery and will be more effective when administered within 30-60 minutes prior to making the surgical incision. This may not be necessary for all procedures and the type of antibiotic will be dependent upon factors such as: where the incisions will be made; how long the surgery is anticipated to last; the presence of a foreign object (such as an implant, hardware, or other prosthetic); existing medical conditions; or previous history of infections. For long surgeries, the antibiotic might be redosed during the operation. Along with any allergies or previous antibiotic use, this is a good discussion to have with your surgeon prior to a procedure.Yes, an antibiotic can be given prophylactically before surgery and will be more effective when administered within 30-60 minutes prior to making the surgical incision. This may not be necessary for all procedures and the type of... More
