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
What is the optimal timing for administering antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery?
AImmediately before induction of anesthesia
B30-60 minutes before incision
C2-3 hours before surgery
DImmediately after surgery
What is the term for bacteria that are actively dividing and have invaded the wound surface in the context of surgical site infection?
AContamination
BColonization
CLocal infection
DInfection
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