The reason to do such, as the poster states, is that prolonged administration does increase the risk of c. difficile infection and the development of antimicrobial resistant pathogens. In addition, taking preventive antibiotics for more than 24 hours after routine surgery is usually not necessary.
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The poster also provides contact information for a SCIP project leader at IQH.
Download the IQH’s stop antibiotics poster (PDF) and use it to help educate your staff members and patients about antibiotic usage after surgery.
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