| Literature DB >> 27816143 |
Bronwen H Garner1, Deverick J Anderson2.
Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to adverse patient outcomes, including prolonged hospitalization and death. Wound contamination occurs with each incision, but proven strategies exist to decrease the risk of SSI. In particular, improved adherence to evidence-based preventative measures related to appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the rate of SSI. Aggressive surgical debridement and effective antimicrobial therapy are needed to optimize the treatment of SSI.Entities:
Keywords: Health care–acquired infection; Outcome; Prevention; Risk; Surgical site infection
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27816143 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Dis Clin North Am ISSN: 0891-5520 Impact factor: 5.982