False Penicillin Allergy Increases Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Prophylaxis refers to the prevention of an infection. Antibiotic selection is influenced by the organism most commonly causing wound infection in the specific procedure and by the relative costs of available agents. Penicillin is one such antibiotic commonly used antibiotic. When patients report allergy to penicillin, less effective antibiotic is used. This puts the patient at an increased risk of surgical site infections (SSIs).

Claim of Penicillin Allergy Increases Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
- Penicillin is used before surgery to prevent surgical site infections
- Report of penicillin allergy leads to the use of other less effect drugs

False Penicillin Allergy - Risk for Surgical Site Infection

Reported penicillin allergy increases the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), by compromising on antibiotic prophylaxis less effective drug is used. Read More

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False Penicillin Allergy Increases Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

False Penicillin Allergy - Risk for Surgical Site Infection

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