Sithtarrthen K. Arumugam

Clinical Research Unit, Hospital Lahad Datu, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 91100 Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Guideline Compliance and Determinants of Inappropriate Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in a District Hospital in Sabah: A Prospective Audit

    DOI: 10.52494/maljpharmv12106
    by Thiban Ellumalay, Sim Pei Fren, Phua Sook Hui, Muhammad Firdaus Bin Mohd Nor, Darren Stacey Simon, Siti Sarah Binti Mat Saad, Tan Tiong Herng, Tan Pei Kheng, Erra Fazira Binti Ahmad and Sithtarrthen K. Arumugam.
    Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Malaysian Journal of Pharmacy / Published: June 30, 2026
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    ABSTRACT Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major cause of postoperative morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare expenditure. Appropriate use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis… Read More »Guideline Compliance and Determinants of Inappropriate Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in a District Hospital in Sabah: A Prospective Audit