Use of prophylactic antibiotics in preventing infection of traumatic injuries.
In managing traumatic wounds, the primary goal is to achieve rapid healing with optimal functional and esthetic results. This is best accomplished by providing an environment that prevents infection of the wound during healing. Despite good wound care, some infections still occur. Accordingly, some investigators argue that prophylactic antibiotics have an important role in the management of certain types of wounds. This article reviews the basis of antibiotic use in preventing wound infection in general and its use in oral and facial wounds in particular.
Abubaker
A Omar
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 521 North 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. abubaker@vcu.edu
D000287:Administration, Topical; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries; D022125:Lacerations / Q000188:drug therapy; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*