The Journal of hospital infection
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To review studies of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in burn patients. ⋯ The available evidence does not support the role of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in the management of the majority of burn patients. Nevertheless, it may be useful in patients with severe burns who require mechanical ventilation, and in selected split-thickness skin grafting procedures.
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To review studies of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in burn patients. ⋯ The available evidence does not support the role of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis in the management of the majority of burn patients. Nevertheless, it may be useful in patients with severe burns who require mechanical ventilation, and in selected split-thickness skin grafting procedures.