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