Surgical Prophylaxis

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR USE WITHIN THE MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST ONLY

Any antimicrobial included in the Trust antimicrobial guidance should be considered on formulary when prescribed according to the guidance.

Introduction to surgical prophylaxis

 Breast Surgery

 General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

 Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

 Orthopaedics 

 Urogenital

 Head and Neck

 MRSA prophylaxis for invasive radio-logical procedures

 Prophylaxis for patients undergoing cardiac procedures

Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre – elective hip / knee arthroplasty