Prophylaxis against infection in total joint arthroplasty. One day of cefuroxime compared with three days of cefazolin.

Mauerhan, D R

Prophylaxis against infection in total joint arthroplasty. One day of cefuroxime compared with three days of cefazolin. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Jan 1994 - 39-45 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0021-9355

10.2106/00004623-199401000-00006 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cefazolin--administration & dosage
Cefuroxime--administration & dosage
Double-Blind Method
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Hip Prosthesis
Humans
Incidence
Knee Prosthesis
Male
Middle Aged
Pneumonia--epidemiology
Prospective Studies
Reoperation
Risk Factors
Staphylococcal Infections--prevention & control
Surgical Wound Infection--prevention & control
Treatment Outcome
Urinary Tract Infections--epidemiology