SSIs
Surgical Site Infection Bundle Improves Patient Outcomes
An infection prevention bundle that emphasized surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis decreased infection rates, ...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Bacterial Transmission in Anesthesia Work Areas Increases SSI Risk
A recent study examining the transmission of prophylactic antibiotic-resistant bacteria from the anesthesia work ...
JULY 19, 2023
Forced-Air Warming Systems Linked to Increased Risk For Surgical Site Infections
Prewarming a patient prior to surgery has been shown to be important, but using a forced-air warming (FAW) system ...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SSIs: What You Should Know About Your Hospital’s Cleaning Program
The annual incidence of SSI in the U.S. is between 160,000 and 300,000, or 2% to 5% of patients undergoing ...
APRIL 20, 2021
OR Air Contamination Standards Needed to Control SSI Risk
Air contamination standards for microbial aerosol particulates in the OR may be needed to reduce the risk for SSIs. ...
APRIL 5, 2019
‘Checking a Box’ Is Not Enough To Prevent Surgical Site Infections
Washington—Although use of antimicrobial prophylaxis has been shown to reduce incidences of surgical site ...
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
