title: [Surgical infections as patient safety problems].
abstract: Surgical infections are severe complications of surgical interventions and one of the most important patient safety issues. These are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, costs and decreased quality of life. Prevention of infections is essential, while one has to consider pre-, intra- and postoperative factors and procedures in the clinical practice. In this article we summarize the latest recommendations for clinicians based on the relevant published literature.
authors.affiliation: Magyar Betegbiztonsági Társaság 1147 Budapest Kerékgyártó u. 36-38. barazso@gmail.com
authors.forename: Zsolt
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Baranyai
authors.forename: László
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kulin
authors.forename: Valéria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Jósa
authors.forename: Akos
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D007902:Length of Stay; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000592:standards; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000592:standards; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents