antibiotic prophylaxis

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ABP
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk prəˈfɪl.ə.sɪs/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. Antibiotic prophylaxis was used in88 % of procedures.
  2. The use of antibiotic prophylaxis(ABP) and implantation of a denovo system were negatively related to the incidence of infection.
  3. Infection risk was related to choice of antibiotic prophylaxis(ABP), with the highest risk seen with the use of cefazolin.
  4. Nursing observation of using antibiotic prophylaxis(ABP) in selected inpatient surgical procedures
  5. Researchers aimed to determine the incidence, timing, location, and risk factors, including antibiotic prophylaxis(ABP), for such infections.

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