title: Surgical site infection risk factors and risk stratification.
abstract: Preoperative identification of the risk factors for surgical site infection and patient risk stratification are essential for deciding whether surgery is appropriate, educating patients on their individual risk of complications, and managing postoperative expectations. Early identification of these factors is also necessary to help guide both patient medical optimization and perioperative care planning. Several resources are currently available to track and analyze healthcare-associated infections, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons are exploring collaborative opportunities for the codevelopment of a hip and/or knee arthroplasty national quality measure for periprosthetic joint infection.
authors: Anthony V
authors: AV
authors: Florschutz
authors: Ryan P
authors: RP
authors: Fagan
authors: Wadih Y
authors: WY
authors: Matar
authors: Robert G
authors: RG
authors: Sawyer
authors: Sandra I
authors: SI
authors: Berrios-Torres
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D059035:Perioperative Period; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States