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4046F Doc antibio given b/4 surgical

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Also known as: preoperative antibiotics, surgical prophylaxis

Performance measure indicating documentation that antibiotics were given before surgery. Tracks appropriate timing of perioperative prophylaxis.

Clinical Context

Quality measure ensuring appropriate preoperative antibiotic timing. Prophylactic antibiotics should be administered within 60 minutes before incision.

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Specialties

SurgeryAnesthesiologyOrthopedic Surgery

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