Publications by authors named "Taweechai Patun"
Ann Acad Med Singap
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Singapore has established institutional surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) guidelines in public hospitals, but adherence and tracking are inconsistent, with a 2020 survey revealing around 60% of prophylactic antibiotics were given for over 24 hours.
- The guidelines were created by a diverse panel of experts using the ADAPTE methodology, focusing on evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate use of antibiotics during surgeries, with varying protocols for different patient groups.
- The ultimate goal of these guidelines is to standardize practices across hospitals, improve the rational use of antibiotics in order to prevent surgical site infections, and minimize negative effects from unnecessary prolonged antibiotic use.
