Nov 28, 2016 · Hi, had pre op on 21 Dec, took bloods, ECG, blood pressure and swabs. Went back for 2nd blood test today, op due on 5th. Got a phone call this evening, they found MSSA …

Jul 23, 2013 · Just got the news today that my nasal swab was positive for MSSA which is a variation of MRSA. I am a carrier with no active infection. Wondering if any of you on the other …

Oct 19, 2011 · The pre-op nurse swab my nose with gaint Q-tips:hate-shocked: for MRSA. I found out today that I have a light growth of MRSA in my nose. My OS surgeon put me on Bactroban …

Dec 5, 2024 · Had my surgery today went in a 630 am for PT instructions blood drawing MRSA swab etc, surgery at 9am woke up in recovery at 12 noon got back home 630 pm, its a one …

Nov 15, 2015 · I've been tested positive for MSSA and negative for MRSA in a pre-op nasal swab. I've been given a script for a 5 day, 10 dosage intra-nasal Mupirocin Ointment 2%, to be …

Jun 23, 2014 · Blood work-checks to make sure you don't have an infection, you have adequate platelets and that you don't have a bleeding disorder, chest x-ray, EKG, urine sample, MRSA …

Feb 10, 2014 · Well, I just found out that IV vanco is used only if the patient has a positive MRSA swab and that a cephalosporin is what is typically given IV, for 24 hours. (The surgeon had …

Oct 3, 2013 · The protocol used by my surgeon included a MRSA swab as part of the pre-op exam and all patients are required to use Mupirocin twice a day for 3 days prior to surgery. I …

May 31, 2013 · He acquired MRSA on one of his many hospitalizations for cystic-fibrosis (CF)-related flu or perhaps pneumonia some years ago. I have no reason to think that his MRSA …

Feb 23, 2009 · Hi, I coincidentally had a dental check up the month before surgery--was nice as I didn't have to worry about it for a few months. I too was prescribed 4 antibiotic pills an hour …