1
Q
Infective endocarditis prophylaxis in high risk surgeries
A
DO NOT give antibiotic prophylaxis in
Dental, thoracic, abdominal, childbirth
Detail:
1- dental procedures
2- upper and lower gastrointestinal tract procedures
3- genitourinary tract; this includes urological, gynaecological and obstetric procedures
4- childbirth
5- upper and lower respiratory tract; this includes ear, nose and throat procedures and bronchoscopy
2
Q
Exceptions of prophylaxis infective endocarditis in high risk surgeries
A
If patient is already on antibiotics for the infective source which is being operated on, then add endocarditis prophylaxis
