Antimicrobial Stewardship in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Outcomes of a Collaborative Program Implementation.

Sara Jordan HylandRodney K KusumiLauren F Lopez Brian J Kramer Robert A FadaVijendra S MohanJohn Killian L RodgersMichelle M Lucki

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2022)

A comprehensive ASP for TJA was associated with an increased use of optimal preoperative antibiotic selection, decreased total antibiotic exposures, and cost savings, without apparent detriment to SSI or AKI rates.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
acute kidney injury
primary care
surgical site infection
healthcare
air pollution
patients undergoing
type diabetes
glycemic control
weight loss