Surgical Site Infections: An Update.
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.
Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
Bronwen H
BH
Garner
Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. Electronic address: dja@duke.edu.
Deverick J
DJ
Anderson
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003428:Cross Infection; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Health care–acquired infection; Outcome; Prevention; Risk; Surgical site infection