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  • Title: A comparative study of cefamandole and ceftriaxone as prophylaxis in cardiac surgery.
    Author: Neidhart P, Velebit V, Gunning K, Suter PM.
    Journal: Infection; 1990; 18(2):101-4. PubMed ID: 2185154.
    Abstract:
    We compared the prophylactic use of cefamandole and ceftriaxone in 40 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Postoperative wound infection occurred in one and two patients, respectively, in each group (n.s.), and bronchial superinfection in one patient in each group. In 12 additional patients drug concentrations in plasma and pericardial fluid were measured at different times following the administration of ceftriaxone. Plasma and pericardial fluid concentrations of ceftriaxone were above the minimal inhibitory concentration of susceptible microorganisms for up to 24 h after intravenous administration. We conclude, firstly, that the incidence of infection after cardiac surgery is low with both cefamandole and ceftriaxone prophylaxis. Secondly, efficient plasma and pericardial fluid levels of ceftriaxone last for up to 24 h after intravenous administration.
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