Improving metronidazole prescription practices in surgical patients: A full cycle audit

Alessandro Sgro; Diana Wu; Satheesh Yalamarthi

Improving metronidazole prescription practices in surgical patients: A full cycle audit

Alessandro Sgro, Diana Wu, Satheesh Yalamarthi

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

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Introduction Metronidazole is commonly prescribed for intra-abdominal infections. Oral metronidazole has high bioavailability (>95%) and intravenous (IV) metronidazole should be reserved for patients not suitable for oral preparations.

Original language	English
Journal	Postgraduate Medical Journal
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2021

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