The pharmacokinetics of cefazolin in patients undergoing elective & semi-elective abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair surgery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Surgical site infections are common, so effective antibiotic concentrations at the sites of infection are required. Surgery can lead to physiological changes influencing the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics. The aim of the study is to...

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Main Authors: Roberts Michael S, Udy Andrew A, Altukroni Mahdi, Douglas Alexandra, Taraporewalla Kersi, Jenkins Jason, Lipman Jeffrey, Roberts Jason A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/11/5