Cardiac device infections

Cardiac device infections - How to prevent?

Cardiac device infections - Treatments

A multidisciplinary approach involving the infectious diseases physicians, cardiologist and/or cardiothoracic surgeons is important in managing cardiac device infections.

Debridement of the infected tissue or device in combination with antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of therapy.

Deep seated infections require a long course of intravenous therapy. If the implant cannot be removed, oral antibiotics are often given indefinitely after the course of intravenous therapy to prevent the infection from recurring.

Cardiac device infections - Preparing for surgery

Cardiac device infections - Post-surgery care

Cardiac device infections - Other Information

Cefazolin,

Cefepime,

Piperacillin + Tazobactam,

Vancomycin

Article contributed by Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital

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