Prevention of sepsis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Prevention of sepsis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Oral ciprofloxacin was studied as a prophylactic antimicrobial agent in high- and low-risk patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. Ciprofloxacin appeared to be effective, good serum levels were attained, and the drug compared favourably on grounds of cost and convenience with a pa...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of hospital infection 1991-09, Vol.19, p.65-70
Hauptverfasser: Alveyn, C.G., Robertson, D.A.F., Wright, R., Lowes, J.A., Tillotson, G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Administration, Oral
Bacterial diseases
Biological and medical sciences
Cefazolin - administration & dosage
chemoprophylaxis
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde - adverse effects
ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin - administration & dosage
Ciprofloxacin - therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography
Female
Humans
infection
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Risk Factors
Sepsis - etiology
Sepsis - prevention & control
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Zusammenfassung:Oral ciprofloxacin was studied as a prophylactic antimicrobial agent in high- and low-risk patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. Ciprofloxacin appeared to be effective, good serum levels were attained, and the drug compared favourably on grounds of cost and convenience with a parenterally-administered cephalosporin.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1016/0195-6701(91)90169-9