Abstract
Healthcare-associated infections present a significant source of preventable morbidity and mortality. More than 30% of all healthcare-associated infections are represented by surgical site infections, making them the most common subtype. Studies suggest that 40% to 60% of these infections are preventable, yet many hospitals have yet to implement evidence-based best practices. This article reviews the impact of surgical site infections, describes their measurement and reporting, and most importantly provides perioperative strategies for their prevention with a focus on the appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-283 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Surgical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Perioperative infection control
- Prophylactic antibiotics
- Surgical site infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery