A patient with a non-obstructing carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is being prepared for elective resection. To minimize the risk of postoperative infectious complications, what should be included in your planning?
APostoperative administration for 5 to 7 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
BA single preoperative parenteral dose of antibiotic effective against aerobes and anaerobes may provide initial coverage.
CPostoperative administration for 2 to 4 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes
DAvoidance of oral antibiotics to prevent emergence of Clostridioides difficile
After a major oral surgery, the acute catabolic phase lasts for?
A1-2 days
B2-5 days
C4-7 days
D5-10 days
When do we have to start antibiotics to prevent post-operative infection?
A1 week before surgery
B2 days before surgery
CAfter surgery
D30-60 minutes before incision (up to 24 hours post-op)
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