Preventing infections after emergency abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to prevent infections in people who have emergency surgery on their belly after a serious injury. The treatment is given during or right after surgery to lower the risk of infection.
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Who can take part
- You had emergency surgery on your belly within 90 minutes of arriving at the hospital.
- You are not allergic to antibiotics like cephalosporins or similar medicines.
- You are not in prison.
- 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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