| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8831752 | International Journal of Surgery | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The result of this preliminary study reveals that antibiotic prophylaxis reduced tracheostomy wound infection rate from 23.3% to 6.7% although it was not statistically significant. However, wound infection may lead to serious complications and prolonged postoperative length of hospital stay, and therefore proper perioperative antibiotics should be considered in patients who are not receiving other antibiotics, and particularly in patients with risk factors for wound infection.
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Authors
Pichit Sittitrai, Chatmanee Siriwittayakorn,