Do not treat a fever systemically unless there are symptoms of discomfort. If you decide to treat it, use an appropriate dose avoiding combined/alternate use of paracetamol and ibuprofen
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the first-choice antipyretic drugs. Fever needs a pharmacological treatment only if and when it causes malaise and/or it is accompanied by pain. Antipyretic drugs must not be used with the only aim of decreasing the body temperature of...
Do not prescribe any drug (nebulized and/or by systemic route) for treatment of Bronchiolitis.
Bronchiolitis is the most common infection of the lower respiratory tract in children less than 1 year of age. It is caused by a virus, the most common is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Most of children affected by bronchiolitis usually heal spontaneously. Despite...
Never administer antibiotics for perioperative prophylaxis before 60 minutes prior to surgical incision*; the ideal time is upon induction of anesthesia.
Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis (PAP) is an effective measure for the prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSI), where indicated. However, its inappropriate use contributes significantly to total antibiotic consumption in hospitals and has been associated with...
Never administer antibiotics for perioperative prophylaxis beyond 24 hours after surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis should be limited to the perioperative period. The choice to continue prophylaxis beyond the first 24 postoperative hours is not justified.
Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis (PAP) is an effective measure for the prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSI), where indicated. However, its inappropriate use contributes significantly to total antibiotic consumption in hospitals and has been associated with...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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