Table 4 Current practice in post-PCNL antibiotic treatment reported by Chinese urologists (N = 3393)
Post-PCNL antibiotic treatment | Survey participants | |
|---|---|---|
N | Frequency (%) | |
Duration of antibiotic treatment for patients without postoperative infections | ||
None | 26 | 0.8 |
≤ 24 h | 268 | 7.9 |
≤ 48 h | 791 | 23.3 |
Postoperatively 3–6 days | 1815 | 53.5 |
Postoperatively 1–2 weeks | 176 | 5.2 |
Until removal of nephrostomy tubes | 317 | 9.3 |
Types of antibiotics in post-PCNL empirical treatment | ||
Quinolones | 33 | 1.0 |
The third/fourth-generation cephalosporins | 870 | 25.6 |
Carbapenems | 1816 | 53.5 |
Beta-lactamase inhibitors | 634 | 18.7 |
Others* | 40 | 1.2 |
Adjust post-PCNL antibiotic regimen according to SC result | ||
Yes | 2994 | 88.2 |
No | 399 | 11.8 |
Prescribe SC for PCNL patients routinely | ||
Yes | 627 | 18.5 |
No | 2766 | 81.5 |