AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 6 , Pages 1259-1272, June 2005

Wise use of perioperative antibiotics

  • Donna J. Plonczynski, RN

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    • Donna J. Plonczynski, RN, PhD is an advanced practice nurse and assistant professor at the School of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill.

ABSTRACT

•NOSOCOMIAL SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS (SSIs), especially those caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms, are a major concern for perioperative nurses. Administering the correct antibiotic at its effective dose within the optimal time frame can help prevent SSIs.

•THE SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP between microbial resistance and overuse of antibiotics justifies an examination of practices and a move away from widespread antibiotic administration.

•NEW ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINES and research support recommendations for antibiotic administration for specific cardiac, colorectal, gynecologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, and urinary surgical procedures. Perioperative nurses can help protect their patients from nosocomial SSIs by using this clinical evidence. AORN J 81 (June 2005) 1260–1272.

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 This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about perioperative use of antibiotics.A minimum score of 70% on the multiplechoice examination is necessary to earn 1.8 contact hours for this independent study.

PII: S0001-2092(06)60391-8

doi:10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60391-8

AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 6 , Pages 1259-1272, June 2005

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