It appears that protocols for antibiotic prophylaxis have developed in an ad hoc fashion over time. It was found that none of the studied hospitals followed the Ministry of Health antibiotic guidelines, nor were they using any international standard or recommendation. Based on the available infection rates, a consistent policy with written guidelines appears to lead to the best outcomes for patients.
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