Hospital prescribing patterns of antibiotics in Zambia using the WHO prescribing indicators post-COVID-19 pandemic: findings and implications

S Mudenda, R Chilimboyi, SK Matafwali… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that is fuelled
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …

Oral Antibiotics Alone versus Oral Antibiotics Combined with Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matching Re-Analysis …

M Catarci, S Guadagni, F Masedu, M Sartelli… - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
The evidence regarding the role of oral antibiotics alone (oA) or combined with mechanical
bowel preparation (MoABP) for elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. A …

Comparison of the Efficacy of Cephalosporins and Non-cephalosporins in Preventing Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Surgery Patients: An Updated Systematic …

Z Lin, X Chen - The American Surgeon™, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective This study aims to compare the efficacy of cephalosporin and non-cephalosporin
antibiotics in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing colorectal …

Documentation for Orthopaedic Surgery: An Audit to Ensure Compliance with the Most Recent Guidelines

YN Khan, A Mala, SK Panhwer - Journal of Health and Rehabilitation …, 2024 - jhrlmc.com
Background: Consistent and thorough documentation in orthopaedic surgery is critical for
ensuring quality patient care and protecting the legal interests of surgeons. Adherence to the …