Publications by authors named "Meghan Spencer"
Background: Early administration of antibiotics in the presence of open fractures is critical in reducing infections and later complications. Current guidelines recommend administering antibiotics within 60 min of patient arrival to the emergency department, yet trauma centers often struggle to meet this metric.
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a nurse-initiated evidence-based treatment protocol on the timeliness of antibiotic administration in pediatric patients with open fractures.