Minimal Benefit of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Miscarriage Surgery
Antibiotic prophylaxis did not significantly lower the risk of pelvic infection in low- and middle-income countries when administered before miscarriage surgery.
Skin Infections
Surgical Site Infection Risk Increased After C-Section for Medicaid Beneficiaries
The risk for SSI after cesarean delivery is increased for women covered by Medicaid vs private health insurance.
ASSET Score Provides Reliable Indication for IV Antibiotics in Children With Cellulitis
The Area, Systemic features, Swelling, Eye, Tenderness Score shows reliability, and applicability for use of IV antibiotics in a child with cellulitis.
Characteristics of Skin, Soft Tissue Infections Requiring High-Level Care
Data limited the number of simple clinical characteristics that appear to identify skin and soft tissue infections that require high-level care in patient services
Risk Factors Associated With Vascular Graft Infection Identified
Perioperative prophylaxis and thorough postsurgical management may be key components in helping to prevent vascular graft infections.
Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity
Sensitivity of limited examination is 90%, regardless of scabies severity, presence of impetigo.
Best Approach to Reduce Surgical Site Infections Before Colorectal Surgery
Mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics may be the best approach to reduce surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Refinement of Remote Postoperative Monitoring With Wound Photography Is Needed
Wound photography increased specificity and surgeon confidence, and can facilitate online postoperative wound assessment.
Dundee Severity Classification Improves Management of Patients With Cellulitis
The Dundee classification can predict mortality risk in clinical settings to determine which patients can be managed with oral or IV therapy.
Topical Antibacterial Agent Effective for Treatment of Impetigo
Investigators examined tolerability, effectiveness, and safety profile of topical antibacterial agent ozenoxacin in adults and children with impetigo.
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