Multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial comparing intermittent cefoxitin administration versus loading bolus followed by continuous infusion for the prevention of surgical site infection in colorectal surgery: the PROPHYLOXITIN study protocol
Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the second leading cause of healthcare-associated infections in Europe with the highest rates being reported in colorectal surgery (ranging from 9% to 30%). Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is one of the most efficient measures for SSI prevention...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-01-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e088306.full |