Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Breast Procedures

Common Pathogens

S. aureus

Staphylococci

Streptococci

High-risk patients only

  •  Recent neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy

  •  Prosthetic material

  •  Recent prior breast surgery

  •  Reconstruction surgery

  •  Surgery duration over 2 hours

  •  Immunocompromised patients

  •  Diabetes