From the Guidelines
DC DABCI is not a standard term in dental care, however, based on the provided evidence, it can be inferred that DC might refer to Dental Care, and DABCI might be related to guidelines for Dental Antibiotic Prophylaxis, specifically for patients with prosthetic joint infections or total joint replacements 1.
Dental Care and Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) have published guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with total joint replacements, which have evolved over time 1.
- The current recommendations suggest that antibiotic prophylaxis is not routinely indicated for most patients with total joint replacements, and that patients should maintain good oral hygiene and consider their individual risk factors [1, @6@].
- The guidelines also recommend that clinicians consider the patient's preferences and medical history when deciding whether to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis [1, @20@].
Specific Recommendations
- For patients at high risk of prosthetic joint infection, such as those with AIDS, cancer, or rheumatoid arthritis, antibiotic prophylaxis may be recommended [@8@].
- The recommended antibiotic regimen is typically a single dose of amoxicillin or azithromycin, rather than clindamycin, which carries a higher risk of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) [1, @8@].
- The dosage and duration of antibiotic prophylaxis may vary depending on the individual patient's needs and medical history.
Important Considerations
- The use of antibiotic prophylaxis should be carefully considered, as it can contribute to antibiotic resistance and disrupt the gut microbiome [1, @23@, @35@].
- Patients who receive unnecessary antibiotic prophylaxis can suffer significant morbidity, including adverse drug reactions and CDI [1, @35@, @36@, @37@, @38@, @39@].
From the Research
Definition of DC (Dental Care) DABCI
There is no information available in the provided studies to define DC (Dental Care) DABCI.
Relevant Information
The studies provided focus on antithrombotic therapy, atrial fibrillation, and percutaneous coronary intervention, but do not mention dental care or DABCI.
- The studies discuss the use of dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel 2, combining oral anticoagulants with platelet inhibitors in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary disease 3, and the design and rationale of the RE-DUAL PCI trial 4.
- They also examine dabigatran dual therapy with ticagrelor or clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention in atrial fibrillation patients 5 and switching of oral anticoagulation therapy after PCI in patients with atrial fibrillation 6.
- However, none of these studies provide information on DC (Dental Care) DABCI.
Availability of Information
There are no research papers available in the provided studies to assist in answering this question.