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...
Avoid the habitual use of inhaled corticalsteroids in upper respiratory tract infections in children.
Cough is the most frequent symptom in children who access outpatient primary care settings. The use of aerosolized corticosteroids is widespread in our country for the treatment of cough in upper respiratory tract infections. There is no evidence of its effectiveness...
Don’t administer steroids to children with acute pharyngitis.
The administration of steroids to children with acute pharyngitis may mask signs or symptoms of other possible associated diseases and could lead to a delay in diagnosis of medical conditions that, although rare, can be severe, such as lymphomas or other...
Don’t shorten antibiotic course in children with acute pharyngitis and microbiologic confirmation of streptococcal infection.
The recommended first choice antibiotic therapy is amoxicillin 50 mg/kg divided into 2-3 administrations for 10 days. Only a 10-day therapy is associated with effective reduction in the risk of rheumatic disease. Only in cases with poor compliance should intramuscular...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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