Surgical Site Infections: An Update.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Garner, BH; Anderson, DJ
Published Date
- December 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 4
Start / End Page
- 909 - 929
PubMed ID
- 27816143
Pubmed Central ID
- 27816143
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1557-9824
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States