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Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications, necessitating effective preventive strategies such as pharmacist interventions. This study explores the impact of pharmacist interventions on the antimicrobial prophylaxis model in vascular and gastrointestinal surgeries.
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Methods: We enrolled 200 adult postoperative patients, dividing them into two groups of 100 each. Initially, both groups received antibiotics based on surgeons' recommendations. Subsequently, all participants underwent pharmacist consultations. The first group continued antibiotics per surgeons' guidance, while the second group followed pharmacists' recommendations. We then compared SSI incidence between the two groups, recording data in an SPSS file.
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most widespread nosocomial infections induced by various types of surgeries with the incidence rate of 500,000 annually [1]. This complication typically occurs within the first 30 days following any surgical procedures and increases the length of hospital stay, costing the healthcare system nearly $2 billion annually [1,2].
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This page is a summary of: The Effect of Pharmacist Interventions on the Antimicrobial Prevention Pattern in Vascular and Gastrointestinal Surgeries: A Prospective Study, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, February 2024, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2400117.
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