Effectiveness of Iodophor vs Chlorhexidine Solutions for Surgical Site Infections and Unplanned Reoperations for Patients Who Underwent Fracture Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.2215
Abstract: Key Points Question What is the effectiveness of surgical skin preparation with iodophor solutions vs chlorhexidine solutions at reducing 90-day surgical site infections and unplanned fracture-related reoperations within 1 year of injury? Findings This trial… read more here.
Keywords: site infections; surgical site; skin; infections unplanned ... See more keywords
Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Implementing Strategies Throughout the Perioperative Continuum.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13913
Abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a considerable cause of patient morbidity and mortality and are associated with increased hospital lengths of stay as well as increased health care costs to both patients and health care… read more here.
Keywords: preventing surgical; throughout perioperative; care; site infections ... See more keywords
Surgical site infections after pediatric open airway reconstruction—A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program‐Pediatric analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.895
Abstract: To determine the rate of surgical site infections (SSI) after pediatric open airway reconstruction using a nationwide database. read more here.
Keywords: open airway; airway reconstruction; site infections; pediatric open ... See more keywords
Incidence of surgical site infections with triclosan-coated monofilament versus multifilament sutures in elective colorectal surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02383-6
Abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most frequent complication of abdominal surgery. Using triclosan-coated sutures for abdominal wall closure reportedly reduces the incidence of SSIs. However, the SSI incidence has not been compared between the… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; surgery; surgical site; site infections ... See more keywords
Response to: “The Role of Bundle Size for Preventing Surgical Site Infections after Colorectal Surgery: Is More Better?”
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3673-5
Abstract: We appreciate the editorial comments and suggestions made by von Lengerke et al., as well as the ability to respond to their critiques. The author makes several valid points about the data analysis, which are… read more here.
Keywords: surgical site; colorectal surgery; size; infections colorectal ... See more keywords
A General Overview of Incidence, Associated Risk Factors, and Treatment Outcomes of Surgical Site Infections
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02071-8
Abstract: Globally, every year, millions of surgical procedures are carried out and most of the patients experience surgical site infections (SSIs) after surgery. This general overview is aimed to find SSI incidence, risk factors, and treatment-related… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; risk; treatment; surgical site ... See more keywords
Infection prevention and enhanced recovery after surgery: A partnership for implementation of an evidence-based bundle to reduce colorectal surgical site infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.11.004
Abstract: To reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) in colorectal surgeries we introduced a bundle of care elements in partnership with the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) multidisciplinary team. We measured the incidence of National Healthcare Safety… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced recovery; partnership; recovery surgery; surgical site ... See more keywords
Interrupted time series analysis of the impact of a bundle on surgical site infections after colon surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.02.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) are monitored in Italy through a national surveillance system. A four-element bundle was introduced in 2012, consisting of: appropriate preoperative shower and hair removal, perioperative normothermia, and antibiotic prophylaxis. The… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; interrupted time; surgical site; site infections ... See more keywords
Reducing colorectal surgical site infections: a novel, resident-driven, quality initiative.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.04.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) cause significant patient morbidity and increase costs. This work prospectively examines our institutional effort to reduce SSIs through a resident-driven quality initiative. METHODS A general surgery resident-championed, evidenced-based care bundle… read more here.
Keywords: quality; resident driven; surgical site; driven quality ... See more keywords
Effect of triclosan‐coated sutures on the incidence of surgical site infection after abdominal wall closure in gastroenterological surgery: a double‐blind, randomized controlled trial in a single center
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2017.12.020
Abstract: Background: Surgical site infection is one of the most common postoperative complications after gastroenterologic surgery. This study investigated the effect of triclosan‐coated sutures in decreasing the incidence of surgical site infections after abdominal wall closure… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; surgical site; group; site ... See more keywords
Association of serum and fat tissue antibiotic concentrations with surgical site infections in lower gastrointestinal surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.10.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND During surgery, the effectiveness of perioperative prophylactic antibiotic administration against surgical site infections is inferred from serum concentrations and not from tissues where local infections occur. This study aimed to measure the serum and… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; fat tissue; surgical site; site infections ... See more keywords