Is antibiotic prophylaxis ever necessary before transoesophageal echocardiography?

Heart. 2006 Apr;92(4):435-6. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2005.077446. Epub 2005 Dec 30.

Abstract

Evidence strongly suggests that antibiotic prophylaxis should not be used routinely for transoesophageal echocardiography for any indication.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis / standards*
  • Bacteremia / etiology
  • Bacteremia / prevention & control*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / adverse effects*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / prevention & control*
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic