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Antibiotic Prophylaxis use in the Canniesburn Unit (672)

Antibiotic resistance has become a major issue and the World Economic Forum has placed it alongside terrorism and climate change on its global risk register. Prudent use of antimicrobials is therefore essential with limitation of antimicrobials to those where there are clear symptoms or suspicion of infection. Prudent antimicrobial use is also important in surgical prophylaxis where post-operative antibiotics should only be given to treat active/ongoing infection unless specifically recommended against the surgical procedure. This guideline aims to provide antibiotic use recommendations for the Canniesburn Unit clinical teams.

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Last reviewed: 05/03/2019

Next review date: 30/04/2023

Author(s): Ysobel Gourlay.

Version: 1

Author email(s): ysobel.gourlay@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Antimicrobial Utilisation Committee

Reviewer name(s): Ysobel gourlay.

Document Id: 672