Comparative Analysis of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines in Cardiac Surgery: A Survey in Czechia and Slovakia
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00064173%3A_____%2F25%3A43927800" target="_blank" >RIV/00064173:_____/25:43927800 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/00216208:11120/25:43927800 RIV/00216208:11130/25:10488938 RIV/61989592:15110/25:73628020 RIV/00023884:_____/25:00010206
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2024.11.019" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2024.11.019</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2024.11.019" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.jhin.2024.11.019</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Comparative Analysis of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines in Cardiac Surgery: A Survey in Czechia and Slovakia
Original language description
OBJECTIVES: Surgical site infections (SSIs) in cardiac surgery significantly impact patient outcomes. This study examines cardiac antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines in Czech and Slovak hospitals, crucial for reducing SSI incidence. METHODS: An electronic survey was conducted across cardiac surgery departments in both countries, focusing on surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) protocols, antibiotic choices, dosages, timing, and postoperative infection rates. Responses were collected over three months, ensuring a comprehensive overview. RESULTS: Most surveyed hospitals (79 %) implement SAP, but guidelines exhibit notable variability. Cefazolin dominates as the primary prophylactic choice, with varying dosing regimens. Challenges include timing inconsistencies and prolonged prophylaxis durations, particularly in implant-related procedures. Regular guideline revisions are reported in 18 % of hospitals within the last year, emphasizing the need for updated practices. CONCLUSION: This study shows the importance of standardizing SAP practices, aligning them with evolving evidence, and implementing regular guideline revisions. The observed variations highlight opportunities for enhanced SSI prevention strategies in cardiac surgery, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30221 - Critical care medicine and Emergency medicine
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Hospital Infection
ISSN
0195-6701
e-ISSN
1532-2939
Volume of the periodical
156
Issue of the periodical within the volume
February
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
64-71
UT code for WoS article
001398766600001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85213861254