Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (SAP) in India

Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) refers to the administration of antibiotics prior to, during, or following a diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical intervention with the aim of averting infectious complications. This terminology is employed to delineate the antimicrobial treatment administered either to eradicate an infection caused by a microorganism or to eliminate a colonizing microorganism in a patient that is not resulting in an infection. The upcoming section will explore the realm of surgical prophylaxis, encompassing relevant factors influencing its efficacy, as well as the diverse treatment modalities employed within the specific context of medical practice in India.