Microbiology Q&A CLINICAL ANTIBIOTICS Surgical Site Infection Prophylaxis

Surgical site infections are a common complication after surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis is the use of antibiotics before surgery to help reduce the risk of infection. The type of antibiotic used depends on the type of surgery and the patient's individual risk factors. This video examines antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The information in this video is from the WHO publication "AWaRE: antibiotics book". This book is a practical guide for health professionals on the appropriate use of antibiotics. The video will cover the following topics: ●The definition of surgical site infection and antibiotic prophylaxis. ●Categories of surgical wounds and commonly associated pathogens. ●Choice and timing of antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery. ●Duration of antibiotic prophylaxis. ●Special considerations for patients colonised with MRSA or multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. #antibioticprophylaxis #surgicalsiteinfection #surgery #WHO #antibiotics #healthcare Sources: AWaRE: antibiotics book, World Health Organisation - https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle... Global guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection, second edition - https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/1066...