[Update Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Neonatology]. / Update Perioperative Antibiotikaprophylaxe in der Neonatologie.

This narrative review discusses basic principles of the perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) in premature and at term newborns and refers to some particularities concerning the indication and dosing issues. Although this is a vulnerable patient population, the spectrum of activity should not be unnecessarily broad and the regular PAP must not be prolonged beyond 24 hours.