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Published in: Child's Nervous System 10/2018

01-10-2018 | Special Annual Issue

Prophylactic antibiotics in pediatric neurological surgery

Authors: Friederike Knerlich-Lukoschus, Martina Messing-Jünger

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) in pediatric neurosurgery has poorly been characterized until now. This review gives an overview on the current literature extracting recommendations and guidelines.

Methods

The current literature on SAP with special forcus on pediatric neurosurgerical procedures was reviewed. Further, available recommendations in online databases were checked. Clean neurosurgical, shunt, and implant surgeries are considered separately.

Results

To date, evidence-based data on SAP in pediatric neurosurgery remain sparse and there are no standardized approaches to an adequate use of antimicrobial agents for SSI prevention for this age group.

Conclusion

Due to statistical needs, multi-center surveillance studies are needed for implementing SAP recommendations in pediatric neurosurgery.
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Metadata
Title
Prophylactic antibiotics in pediatric neurological surgery
Authors
Friederike Knerlich-Lukoschus
Martina Messing-Jünger
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-018-3864-0

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