title: [Some contemporary aspects in the prevention of the surgical site infection].
abstract: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) continues to be the most common complication following surgical procedures. These infections are the biological summation of several factors: the implantation of bacteria introduced into the wound during the procedure, the unique virulence of contaminants, the microenvironment of each wound, and the integrity of the patient's host defense mechanisms. Prevention of SSI can be achieved by several methods. Strict infection-control practice while performing operations, and adherence to the principles of preventive antibiotic therapy. Enhanced oxygen delivery, better core body temperature control, and rigorous blood glucose control in the surgical patient are new areas that have the potential to even further reduce the rate of SSI.
authors.forename: Georgi
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Markov
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000592:standards*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*