Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they
are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical …

In the multimodal strategy context, to implement healthcare-associated infection prevention,
bundles are one of the most commonly used methods to adapt guidelines in the local …

Previously published guidelines have provided comprehensive recommendations for
detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this …

Background Studies evaluating surgical-site infection have had conflicting results with
respect to the use of alcohol solutions containing iodine povacrylex or chlorhexidine …

Welcome to the 29th edition of Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy, the third edition
written during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to significantly affect our lives and …

Background Surgical site infections are common and expensive infections that can cause
fatalities or poor patient outcomes. To prevent these infections, antibiotic prophylaxis is …

Importance Although recent guidelines recommend against performance of preoperative
urine culture before nongenitourinary surgery, many clinicians still order preoperative urine …

Abstract Purpose of Review Surgical site infections are healthcare-associated infections that
cause significant morbidity and mortality. Best practices in prevention of these infections are …

Background Surgical site infection is a common healthcare-associated infection that affects
maternal health, yet it can be prevented or controlled. Caesarian sections are most likely to …

Appropriate surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is an important measure in preventing
surgical site infections (SSIs). Although antimicrobial pharmacokinetics–pharmacodynamics …