Preventing infections after trauma surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics quickly after a trauma-related abdominal surgery can prevent infections. It is for patients who had emergency abdominal surgery within 90 minutes of arriving at the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You had emergency abdominal surgery (laparotomy) within 90 minutes after arriving at the hospital.
- You are not allergic to cephalosporin or similar antibiotics.
- You are not a prisoner.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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