An evidence-based approach to antibiotic use in maxillofacial trauma.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol

Previously, Resident-in-Training, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellow, Louisiana State University Health Science Center New Orleans, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Williamson Cosmetic Center and Perenack Aesthetic Surgery, Baton Rouge, LA; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Published: August 2022

A patient with craniomaxillofacial (CMF) trauma often receives consultations from multiple medical and surgical services. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed without consistent evidence. This article reviews current literature regarding antibiotic prophylaxis of patients with CMF fractures. This article also presents the guidelines for the appropriate use of antibiotics for patients with CMF fractures at 2 level I trauma centers.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2021.12.135DOI Listing

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