DOI: 10.21276/sajp.2018.7.3.4

Pages: 130-133

Correct timing of administration is vital for ensuring the efficacy of prophylactic antimicrobials in preventing surgical site infection (SSI). Insufficient commitment to perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines has been observed, but there is a rareness of information on this subject from Jordan. The main aim of this study is to find the appropriateness of administration of the first dose of prophylactic antimicrobials in orthopedic surgeries. An observational study will be performed in the Royal Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) in the Royal Medical Services (RMS); administration of antimicrobials in operations done over a 2-month period was examined. The major outcome measure will be timing of antimicrobial administration in relation to skin incision and tourniquet application. Ideal timing will be defined as prophylactic antimicrobial administration 15-60 min before skin incision or tourniquet application.