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August 16, 2025Messenger of Anesthesiology and ResuscitationOpen Access

Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric vertebrology: short or long course?

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MPMaria S. PavlovaASAnastasia V. StepanovaSBS.M. Belyanchikov

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Overview

Retrospective analysis shows shorter hospitalization in pediatric patients with a short protocol of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis, suggesting improved outcomes against surgical site infections.

Key Points

  • The short protocol of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis resulted in fewer infections and shorter hospitalization times.
  • Children receiving antibiotics for less than 48 hours stayed in the hospital for an average of 21.29 days compared to 25.22 days for those on longer protocols.
  • The analysis included 319 pediatric patients aged 1-18 years who underwent elective spine surgeries, evaluating infection rates post-operation.
  • The findings highlight the need for clear guidelines on antibiotic use in pediatric spinal surgery to reduce infection risks.

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Pavlova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a34f72234c60ad5c20c2e0https://doi.org/10.24884/2078-5658-2025-22-4-43-49
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