Open AccessImpact of guidelines implementation for the rational use of prophylactic antibiotics in elective cesarean sections at Elqutainah Teaching Hospital
Author(s) -
Sara M Suliman,
Bashir A. Yousef,
Afrah A Hamadelnil
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_903_19
Subject(s) - medicine , cefuroxime , metronidazole , amoxicillin , guideline , antibiotics , clavulanic acid , pharmacy , intervention (counseling) , checklist , intensive care medicine , family medicine , nursing , psychology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , cognitive psychology , biology
The clinical pharmacists have a sensible role in the implementation of guidelines by ensuring proper patient selection and medication use. This study aimed to implement a hospital guideline for the rational use of prophylactic antibiotics in elective cesarean sections (ECS) by establishing compliance with international guidelines regarding prophylactic antibiotic use in ECS at Elqutainah Teaching Hospital in White Nile State, Sudan, and define the area of medication cost-saving.