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May 23, 2016
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
May 23, 2016 (Issue: 1495)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the
incidence of postoperative surgical site infection
after some procedures. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, consensus guidelines have
been published. Recommendations for...more
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