Cefazolin for preoperative prophylaxis in overweight adults having any type of surgery: clinical effectiveness and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000127
English
Authors' recommendations:
Three non-randomized studies and one evidence-based guideline were identified regarding the use cefazolin 2 g for preoperative prophylaxis in adult patients weighing 70 kg.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/jul-2013/RB0599%20Preoperative%20Prophylactic%20Antibiotics%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Cefazolin
- Overweight
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Preoperative Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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