Antibiotic Cover for Joint Replacements

In this week's podcast, Dr Patrick Meaney chats with Associate Professor Geraldine Moses, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy specialising in drug information. They discuss antibiotic cover both pre and post operative for dental patients who have had joint replacement surgery and what the current evidence tells us about whether the use of antibiotics is required for patients in this category.

Interviewer(s): Dr Patrick Meaney
Interviewee(s): Associate Professor Geraldine Moses
Related Course/Event/Links: AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria

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