Effect of a new antibiotic protocol adopted by ASU hospitals on patients with intra-medullary nailing of femoral and tibial diaphyseal fractures as regard post-operative infection

Abstract

In conclusion, this study postulated that systemic antibiotic prophylaxis delivered preoperatively in intramedullary nailing of femur and tibia procedures significantly reduces the incidence of infection. Prophylactic antibiotics should be taken IV before skin incision by 30-60 minutes and no need for antibiotics more than 24 hours after operation. This protocol of antibiotics has multiple benefits such as saving a lot of money, decrease the risk of surgical site infection and decrease antibiotic resistance.