title: Postoperative infections: prevention and management.
abstract: Postoperative infections continue to be a challenging problem. The incidence of bacterial antibiotic resistance such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is rising. There are numerous intrinsic patient factors that should be optimized before surgery to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. When postoperative infections develop, treatment must be individualized. This article outlines the principles that can help guide treatment.
authors.affiliation: Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. glenngaston@hotmail.com
authors.forename: R Glenn
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Gaston
authors.forename: Marshall A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kuremsky
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D003646:Debridement; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004322:Drainage; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006204:Hair Removal; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D008408:Mastectomy; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local