The implementation of an infection prevention bundle reduces surgical site infections following cranial surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3704-8
Abstract: BackgroundThe benefit of an infection prevention bundle made up of five basic procedures to avoid surgical site infections (SSIs) following cranial surgery was evaluated.MethodsData from all patients with first time elective brain surgery from March… read more here.
Keywords: infection prevention; implementation; infection; prevention bundle ... See more keywords
Implementation of colon surgical site infection prevention bundle - the successes and challenges.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) prevention bundles have proven successful in decreasing infections. Surgeon and nurse engagement and endorsement are essential for success. The objective of this quality improvement project was to develop, implement and… read more here.
Keywords: ssi; infection; colon; prevention ... See more keywords
Implementation of an infection prevention bundle is associated with reduced surgical site infections in cranial neurosurgery.
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DOI: 10.3171/2019.5.focus19272
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to quantify surgical site infection (SSI) rates after cranial neurosurgery in a tertiary care hospital, identify risk factors for SSI, and evaluate the impact of standardized surveillance and… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; infection prevention; prevention bundle; infection ... See more keywords