Multi-Institution Analysis of Infection Control Practices Identifies the Subset Associated with Best Surgical Site Infection Performance: A Texas Alliance for Surgical Quality Collaborative Project.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.1054
Abstract: BACKGROUND In an effort to reduce surgical site infection (SSI) rates, a large number of infection control practices (ICPs), including operating room attire policies, have been recommended. However, few have proven benefits and many are… read more here.
Keywords: quality; project; ssi; infection ... See more keywords
Surgical Site Infections in Italy, 2009-2015: Incidence, Trends, and Impact of Surveillance Duration on Infection Risk.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.298
Abstract: Background: Surveillance programs have proven to be effective in reducing surgical site infection (SSI) rates. In 2008 Piedmont, which is a northwestern region of Italy, joined the Italian national surveillance system (Sistema Nazionale Sorveglianza Infezioni… read more here.
Keywords: risk; surveillance; ssi rates; surgical site ... See more keywords
Impact of bodyweight-adjusted antimicrobial prophylaxis on surgical-site infection rates
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zraa027
Abstract: Abstract Background Antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) adjustment according to bodyweight to prevent surgical-site infections (SSI) is controversial. The impact of weight-adjusted AMP dosing on SSI rates was investigated here. Methods Results from a first study of… read more here.
Keywords: amp; antimicrobial prophylaxis; surgical site; ssi rates ... See more keywords
2121. Shifting Surgical Site Infection Denominators and Implication on NHSN Reporting
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1777
Abstract: Abstract Background Per National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) rules, when multiple procedures are performed during a single operation, the operation is counted in the surgical site infection (SSI) denominator of each NHSN surgical procedure category.… read more here.
Keywords: site infection; ssi; surgical site; ssi rates ... See more keywords
Surgical Site Infection Rates in Five Middle Eastern Countries: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium Findings.
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DOI: 10.5001/omj.2024.108
Abstract: Objectives This study of surgical site infection (SSI) rates covers 29 International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) member hospitals in 22 cities across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: site infection; cdc nhsn; surgical site; international nosocomial ... See more keywords