Geneva, Oct. 9 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ISRCTN75650267) titled 'Finding the best way to use antibiotics before spinal surgery to help prevent antibiotic resistance' on Sept. 24.
Study Type: Observational
Study Design:
Cohort study
Primary Sponsor: Riga Stradins University
Condition:
Perioperative antibacterial prophylaxis in spine surgery
Infections and Infestations
Intervention:
Patients will receive standard preoperative antibacterial prophylaxis (cefazolin or vancomycin) according to Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics guidelines. Blood samples (5 mL) taken before prophylaxis and at prespecified time intervals (5, 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes relative to the d...