What procedures are indications for SBE prophylaxis?
• All dental procedures likely to involve bleeding (extraction, cleaning, drilling); however, shedding of primary teeth and adjustment of orthodontic appliances do not require prophylaxis • Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, bronchoscopy (using rigid bronchoscope) or any surgical procedure involving respiratory mucosa; however, it is not necessary for endotracheal intubation or myringotomy with tube insertion • Incision and drainage of infected tissue • Any surgical or invasive procedure involving the gastrointestinal or genitourinary system, except for endoscopy without biopsy, urethral catheterization in the absence of infection, hernia repair, circumcision and lacerations not requiring sutures
