How to Use Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urological Procedures.

Authors :: Cai T
Bonkat G
Tandogdu Z
Bartoletti R
Wagenlehner FME
Grabe M
Johansen TEB
Source :: European urology focus [Eur Urol Focus] 2016 Oct; Vol. 2 (4), pp. 348-350. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 04.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: A revision of clinical practice in terms of antimicrobial prophylaxis is urgently needed starting from: (1) obtaining information about local pathogen profiles and antimicrobial resistance, (2) evaluating all patient-related risk factors for the development of infectious complications, (3) and prescribing antimicrobials according to the principles of the European Association of Urology guidelines.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 European Association of Urology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)