Chapter 26: Surgical Infections- Prophylactic Antibiotics

Question 1

What must a prophylactic antibiotic cover for procedures on the large bowel/abdominal trauma/appendicitis?

Answer 1

Anaerobes (and gram-negatives)

Question 2

When is the appropriate time to administer prophylactic antibiotics

Answer 2

Must be in adequate levels in the blood stream prior to surgical incision!