- Contamination with dirt and debris and devitalization of the soft tissues increase the risk of infection and other complications
- Cultures – not recommended either before or after debridement
- Most infections at the sites of open fractures are caused by nosocomial bacteria
- Gustilo Anderson classification for open fractures
- Antibiotics should be administered to a patient with an open fracture as soon as possible to reduce the risk of infection
- Operative treatment within five hours was associated with a lower risk of infection
