Abstract
In the case of most mandibular fractures, the prescription of antimicrobials for more
than 24 hours postoperatively confers no clinical benefit. To establish the prescribing
patterns for mandibular fractures in UK OMFS units, and to compare them with those
used 12 years ago, we did a telephone and email survey of OMFS units in the UK. Antimicrobials
were prescribed for more than 24 hours postoperatively by 76 units (65%) (considerably
fewer than the 82 (87%) in 2005). The most commonly prescribed first-line antimicrobial
was co-amoxiclav (75%). Although there has been some improvement since 2005, most
units still prescribe antimicrobials for periods longer than 24 hours. National collaboration
may improve their appropriate prescription.
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Publication history
Published online: September 10, 2019
Accepted:
August 28,
2019
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© 2019 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
