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Exploring Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients with Chest Tubes

This chapter explores practice management guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis during tube thoracostomy in trauma patients, informed by decades of research. It emphasizes the benefits in reducing empyema rates in penetrating trauma cases, while acknowledging the limited evidence on overall mortality and pneumonia outcomes.

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