title: Antibiotic considerations in medically compromised patients.
abstract: This article discusses bacteremias and dental procedures, medical history taking, and risk assessment considerations for specific medical problems. Recommendations for patient management are reviewed also.
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Lockhart
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Schmidtke
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011292:Premedication; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents