Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

[Gr8Dane]

First time I have ever seen this. The doctor was in for medical clearance, he saw the patient has MRSA colonization of the NARES. He is now postponing the surgery for 5 days for treatment (Bactroban ointment in nose).

The surgery was a PLIF but now the patient has to wait a week and redo everything.

Anyone ever hear of this? I could understand active MRSA but colonization of nares...

[queenjean]

This thread has been an interesting read. Lots of good questions and information. Thanks!

Of course, my nose itched the entire time I was reading...