Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5733685 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
An institutional appendicitis protocol yields high compliance with prophylactic antibiotic administration and associated low SSI rates, but at a cost of antibiotic over-administration. Further efforts are necessary to sustain compliance while also practicing appropriate antibiotic stewardship.
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Authors
Krislynn M. MD, MPH, Luke R. MD, MS, Kathryn T. MD, MPH, Kevin P. MD, KuoJen MD, Lillian S. MD, MS,