Use of prophylactic antibiotics following tube thoracostomy for blunt chest trauma in the prevention of empyema and pneumonia.

Heydari, Mohammad Bagher

Use of prophylactic antibiotics following tube thoracostomy for blunt chest trauma in the prevention of empyema and pneumonia. [electronic resource] - Journal of injury & violence research Jul 2014 - 91-2 p. digital

Publication Type: Letter; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

2008-4072

10.5249/jivr.v6i2.11 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents--therapeutic use
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Child
Child, Preschool
Empyema, Pleural--drug therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pneumonia, Bacterial--drug therapy
Thoracic Injuries--surgery
Thoracostomy--adverse effects
Trauma Centers
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult