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SURGICAL ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS

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IDENTIFIED RISK FACTORS<br />

• Incidence of a SWI depends on numerous<br />

factors specific to either the procedure itself or<br />

the individual patient.<br />

– Type of surgical procedure and bacterial load<br />

encountered<br />

– Underlying medical condition of the patient<br />

– Surgical procedure<br />

- Technique<br />

- Duration<br />

- Patient preparation<br />

- Equipment preparation

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