Review of antibiotic prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis in relation to radiological procedures

Although the risk of endocarditis from radiological instrumentation is low, it is recommended that antibiotic cover is used for certain invasive procedures in patients at high risk. The barium enema is, in this context, included in procedures requiring cover. Prosthetic heart valves are particularly...

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Published inAustralasian radiology Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 75
Main Authors O'Connell, P T, Partridge, J B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 01.02.1990
Subjects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Endocarditis, Bacterial - etiology
Endocarditis, Bacterial - prevention & control
Humans
Radiography - adverse effects
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Summary:Although the risk of endocarditis from radiological instrumentation is low, it is recommended that antibiotic cover is used for certain invasive procedures in patients at high risk. The barium enema is, in this context, included in procedures requiring cover. Prosthetic heart valves are particularly liable to infection.
ISSN:0004-8461
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1673.1990.tb02813.x