Before lipo, what is typically given in the IV hours before surgery? Do doctors typically give patients Fluoroquinolones antibiotics in their IV prior to surgery?
October 24, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics prior to surgery Hello and thank you for the question. For the majority of plastic surgery procedures involving skin and soft tissues, an antibiotic effective against skin bacteria is administered within 30 minutes prior to start of surgery. First generation cephalosporins (e.g. Cefazolin or Ancef) is probably the most common antibiotic used for pre-operative prophylaxis. In patients allergic to penicillin, your surgeons might choose to use other agents (Vancomycin, Clindamycin, etc). Fluoroquinolones are not commonly used in this setting. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics prior to surgery Hello and thank you for the question. For the majority of plastic surgery procedures involving skin and soft tissues, an antibiotic effective against skin bacteria is administered within 30 minutes prior to start of surgery. First generation cephalosporins (e.g. Cefazolin or Ancef) is probably the most common antibiotic used for pre-operative prophylaxis. In patients allergic to penicillin, your surgeons might choose to use other agents (Vancomycin, Clindamycin, etc). Fluoroquinolones are not commonly used in this setting. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Meds for liposuctions Typically we give a lorazepam pill (which is like a valium) and clonidine pill (which keeps your blood pressure under control) when you are in the changing room before you go into the operating room. In the operating room, if you wish a little iv sedation then we start an iv and give you a little versed and demerol for comfort. Fluoroquinolones are not used. These combinations make you very comfortable and you have a great pleasant experience with your liposuction procedure. Most patients are watching movies with our DVD headset through the whole procedure. Because they are so comfortable and awake, they are able to turn in all positions and even stand up so I can fine tune the results nicely.
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Meds for liposuctions Typically we give a lorazepam pill (which is like a valium) and clonidine pill (which keeps your blood pressure under control) when you are in the changing room before you go into the operating room. In the operating room, if you wish a little iv sedation then we start an iv and give you a little versed and demerol for comfort. Fluoroquinolones are not used. These combinations make you very comfortable and you have a great pleasant experience with your liposuction procedure. Most patients are watching movies with our DVD headset through the whole procedure. Because they are so comfortable and awake, they are able to turn in all positions and even stand up so I can fine tune the results nicely.
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