Abstract
Evidence strongly suggests that antibiotic prophylaxis should not be used routinely for transoesophageal echocardiography for any indication.
MeSH terms
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis / standards*
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Bacteremia / etiology
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Bacteremia / prevention & control*
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal / adverse effects*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / prevention & control*
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Europe
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Practice Guidelines as Topic