Volume 11, Number 6—June 2005
Perspective
Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants and Future Control
Stephan Harbarth*
and Matthew H. Samore†
and Matthew H. Samore†Table 3
Proportions of appropriate perioperative antimicrobial drug prophylaxis in Belgian hospitals after change in the reimbursement system*
| 1986 (%) | 1999 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Correct timing | 53 | 70 |
| Correct indication | 92 | 97 |
| Duration >48 h | 50 | 8 |
| Choice of agent | ||
| First-generation cephalosporin | 28 | 66 |
| Second-generation cephalosporin | 17 | 29 |
*Source: Goossens et al (34).
