Antibiotic in Surgery

Title: Antibiotics in Surgery Author: Andrew Elikem Dormenu ( MBChB ) Affiliation: Surgery Department – Pentecost Hospital, Madina - Ghana Description: This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of antibiotic use in surgical practice, emphasizing both prophylactic and therapeutic applications. It explores the historical development of antibiotics, their classifications, mechanisms of action, and relevance in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). The presentation highlights global and Ghana-specific guidelines, common pathogens, and resistance trends, and provides insights into challenges such as antibiotic resistance and resource limitations. Emerging trends, such as personalized medicine, alternative therapies (e.g., phage therapy, probiotics), and antibiotic stewardship programs, are also discussed. The content is tailored for medical professionals, educators, and researchers seeking to optimize antibiotic use in surgical settings and promote better patient outcomes. Keywords: Antibiotics, Surgery, Prophylaxis, Therapeutics, Resistance, SSI, Antibiotic Stewardship, Ghana, Healthcare, Infection Control