title: Prophylactic antibiotics for surgery.
abstract: This article discusses the determination of surgical patients to be given antibiotic prophylaxis. In addition, current concepts regarding selection of antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for a variety of surgical procedures are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents