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Are prophylactic antibiotics required for uncomplicated nasal fractures?

Report By: Dr Stephen Day - A&E SHO
Search checked by Dr Stephen Day - A&E SHO
Institution: Trafford General Hospital
Date Submitted: 26th March 2015
Last Modified: 26th March 2015
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients with uncomplicated nasal fractures] do [prophylactic antibiotics] [prevent infectious complications]?