Author: Editorial Team. BLKPP

Conceptualised by Dr Subhash C Arya, Editorial Team- Dr R K Alwadhi, Dr Kumar Ankur, Dr Vipul Baweja.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES…

Antibiotic prophylaxis in Injury

Routine usage of antibiotics for cuts & lacerations is not needed. Wash the wound with soap & water. However consider the use of antibiotics in the following situations Wounds in close proximity to a bone or joint (including prosthetic joints)Wounds in areas of underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise (including vascular grafts)Wounds in immunocompromised hosts (including diabetes)Deep puncture wounds or laceration &…