Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Alberta Children's Hospital

Plastics

Note

Prophylaxis not routinely indicated in low risk, clean procedures:

  • dermatologic

  • facial bone fracture

  • tumor excision

  • simple rhinoplasty / septoplasty

  • simple lacerations

  • flexor tendon injury

  • hand surgery

Suggested Regimens

  • Hand surgery: Open hand fractures or fractures with hardware

  • Surgery with tissue expanders or implants

  • Burns-skin grafting

  • Free flaps