Antibiotic Beads

This is an educational video that discusses the technique of antibiotic impregnated bead creation for use in surgery. These beads are generally used for the treatment of infection.

[slitaraegamja]

good explanation for orthopedic surgeon. thank you.

[Flowerbarrel]

Interesting! I have never heard of these. Amazing that things like this are available for medical use.

[angies]

I am looking to purchase a similar mold. Do you know the brand or company to contact?

[ryanaguas]

How if the bacteria is already resistant on the antibiotic beads.do still need to do GSCS before the procedure.thank i hope un answer me im on antibiotic beads but the bacteria is already resisitant

[officiall_s]

Hello doctor. I reside in Nigeria and my friend who has a bone infection needs this. We have been looking for where and how to find it. Please can you help. I will really appreciate.

[Tennie]

My husband had to have these after his second knee surgery. Cool

[chechnya]

I never knew antibiotic beads existed. Cool video.

[shannonbaker]

With new compounding guidelines, are you still able to prepare these in the OR?

[ramonr]

Cool video. I've always wondered what antibiotic beads were or how they are made

[reneek]

How long do the beads stay in place in the body? Can this help with discitis? Thank you.

[fringoism]

Can you tell diameter of bead and minimum to maximum distance between each antibiotic bead?

[traceyryersee]

What are your sterilization guidelines on the cake bead mold.  We require company quidelines for sterilization!!

[AnyawenIsaacAwaadem]

Hi, how and where can I get the mould? Great video by the way