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Surgical Prophylaxis

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Surgical prophylaxis should be directed toward the microorganism likely to cause infection after the operation.• Infusion just before incision is critical to success but continuation beyond a 24-hour maximum (48-hour maximum for cardiac surgery) is not necessary; resistance and complications may result from prolonged use of prophylaxis...
Title: Surgical Prophylaxis
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Surgical prophylaxis should be directed toward the microorganism likely to cause infection after the operation.
• Infusion just before incision is critical to success but continuation beyond a 24-hour maximum (48-hour maximum for cardiac surgery) is not necessary; resistance and complications may result from prolonged use of prophylaxis.

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