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===Prophylactic Antibiotics for [[Open fractures]]===
===Prophylactic Antibiotics for [[Open fractures]]===
''Initiate as soon as possible; increased infection rate when delayed for >3 hours from injury (NNT 12.5)<ref>Gosselin RA, et al. Antibiotics for preventing infection in open limb fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004; (1):CD003764.</ref>''
''Initiate as soon as possible; increased infection rate when delayed<ref>Gosselin RA, et al. Antibiotics for preventing infection in open limb fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004; (1):CD003764.</ref>''
 
''Duration of antibiotic therapy remains variable between institutions, and antibiotic choice is not standardized''<ref>Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315</ref>


====[[Open_fracture|Grade I & II Fractures]] Options====
====[[Open_fracture|Grade I & II Fractures]] Options====
*[[Cefazolin] (Ancef) 2 g IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses<ref>Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315</ref>
*[[Cefazolin]] (Ancef) 2 g IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses<ref>Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315</ref>
*Allergy to above: [[Clindamycin]] 900 mg IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses<ref>Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315</ref>
*Allergy to above: [[Clindamycin]] 900 mg IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses<ref>Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315</ref>



Revision as of 09:27, 14 May 2022

Prophylactic Antibiotics for Open fractures

Initiate as soon as possible; increased infection rate when delayed[1]

Grade I & II Fractures Options

  • Cefazolin (Ancef) 2 g IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses[2]
  • Allergy to above: Clindamycin 900 mg IV immediately and q8 hours x 3 total doses[3]

Grade III Fracture Options

  • Treatment as above for Grade I/II
  • PLUS aminoglycoside: e.g. Gentamicin 300 mg (1-1.7mg/kg) IV[4]
    • Once daily dosing has been shown to be safe and effective

Special Considerations

  1. Gosselin RA, et al. Antibiotics for preventing infection in open limb fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004; (1):CD003764.
  2. Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315
  3. Garner MR, et al. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 15, 2020. 28(8):309-315
  4. Open Fractures, Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in — Update. https://www.east.org/education/practice-management-guidelines/open-fractures-prophylactic-antibiotic-use-in-update