pre and post implant antibiotics

[william7]

I'd like to hear what anti-infection protocols everyone went through.
Were you given antibiotics before surgery? If so, how many days before surgery?
Were you given antibiotics after after surgery? If so, how long were you on them?
Thanks!

[Greywolf]

I had no antibiotics in the days preceding implant surgery. In the prep room I had an antibiotic drip. In the recovery room I have no recollection. When taken up to a regular room for the night I had an iv drip that evening, and then nearly 2 hours of saline and antibiotic drip the next morning. I couldn't leave till that was all completed. Upon departure I had a prescription for a ten day supply of one-a-day antibiotic pills, which I took. I had no infection so I guess this regimen worked.

Hope this helps.

[truckee48]

My experience was identical to Greywolf. Same protocol.

[gregorbehr]

Being a diabetic and having a bum heart, I'm considered "high risk" and still only had post-op antibiotics.
Antibiotics on IV drip (3 or 4) during my overnight in the hospital, and a ten day, 4 pills a day oral antibiotic.
Nothing pre-op...