Do I start antibiotics the day of or day before surgery?

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Antibiotics are not given prior to the operation. The blood level of the antibiotic at the time of incision is what is important so the drugs are given shortly after the idea started.

Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

That really depends on your PS recommendations for the medication. I have my patients start the day after surgery. Antibiotic is typically the day of surgery through the IV so it really unnecessary for them to start the day of surgery.

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