Do not administer antibiotic for peri-operative prophylaxis before 60 minutes prior to surgical incision and do not continue it postoperatively unless specifically indicated
Administration of peri-operative antibiotics within 60 minutes after the start of surgery, and particularly after skin incision, appears to ensure adequate drug concentration in the serum and tissues at the site of surgery so as to reduce the risk of postoperative...
Do not perform peri-operative antibiotic prophylaxis when it is not necessary
The choice of administering peri-operative antibiotics depends on the type of surgery, the related infectious risk, and the patient’s underlying condition. The goal of proper peri-operative antibiotic prophylaxis is on the one hand to prevent morbidity and...
Do not neglect careful disinfection of the baby’s skin with alcohol-based antiseptic solutions and that of the newborn with chlorhexidine or iodophore before any surgical procedure
Preoperative preparation of the surgical infant and child includes disinfection of intact skin, which should be performed immediately before surgery within the operating room. Skin disinfection and preparation play an important role in the prevention of surgical site...
Do not substitute careful hand hygiene for just wearing gloves. (Green recommendation)
In neonatal and pediatric settings, surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in 2-10% of surgical procedures and are associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality, and increased costs to the health care system. Most SSIs are acquired in the operating...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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