Tag Archives: Orthopaedics
Prosthetic joint surgery – HNE Health infection prevention protocols
Updated 25/1/24 Preoperative evaluation and perioperative care Screen for MSSA or MRSA carriage with a single nose swab culture (repeat if surgery delayed > 1 month) Carriers of MSSA or MRSA have staphylococcal load reduction performed in the week prior to surgery Preoperative urine cultures are NOT indicated Shower on day of surgery (normal soap) […]
AIMED - Let's talk about antibiotics 