Does Topical Vancomycin Powder Use in Fracture Surgery Change Bacteriology and Antibiotic Susceptibilities? An Analysis of the VANCO Trial
Manjari Joshi,
Robert V. O’Toole,
Anthony R. Carlini
et al.
Abstract:OBJECTIVE:
To determine whether intrawound vancomycin changes the bacteriology of surgical site infection pathogens and investigate the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
METHODS:
Design:
Secondary analysis of phase III, prospective, randomized clinical trial.
Setting:
Thirty-six US trauma centers.
Patient Selection Criteria:
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