Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections.

Publication

Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections.

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 1, 2023

Sommerstein Rami, Troillet Nicolas, Harbarth Stephan, van Linde Myra E, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Kuster Stefan, Widmer Andreas F, Swissnoso group

Citation

Sommerstein R, Troillet N, Harbarth S, van Linde M, Vuichard-Gysin D, Kuster S, Widmer A, Swissnoso group. Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2317370.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6

Publication Date

Jun 1, 2023

Issn Electronic

2574-3805

Pages

e2317370

Brief description/objective

World Health Organization guidelines recommend administering surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP), including cefuroxime, within 120 minutes prior to incision. However, data from clinical settings supporting this long interval is limited.