Antimicrobial Agents for Surgical Infections - 08/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.suc.2008.09.005
Nilam P. Patel, PharmD, BCPS a, Mark A. Malangoni, MD, FACS b, c, ⁎ 
a Critical Care, Department of Pharmacy, 2500 MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109–1998, USA
b Case Western University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
c Department of Surgery, H-914, 2500 MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109–1998, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Antimicrobial drugs are useful for the empiric and definitive treatment of infections in surgical patients. They are also important agents for perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis. The proper selection and use of these drugs is a critical skill for surgeons. Although these agents have many beneficial effects, they also possess occasional adverse effects and should not be used indiscriminately.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Antibiotics, Antifungals, Infections, Antimicrobial prophylaxis
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Vol 89 - N° 2
P. 327-347 - avril 2009 Retour au numéro
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