Antibiotics after joint replacement: A lifelong precaution - 09/2012

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Antibiotics after joint replacement: A lifelong precaution

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Abstract

This handout explains why patients who have had a joint replacement must take preventive antibiotics for dental work and procedures that involve the respiratory, digestive, or urinary tract. Included is a list of procedures that are a high risk for introducing bacteria into the bloodstream.

Author

Bone and Joint Center/Hand Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2009

Revision Date

09/2012

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General Subject

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Bacterial Infections

Joint Replacement

Antibiotics

Surgery

Languages

English

Russian

Spanish

Somalian

Record ID

3602