Surgical Site Infections: An Update

Bronwen H Garner; Deverick J Anderson

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.010

Surgical Site Infections: An Update

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2016 Dec;30(4):909-929. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.010.

Authors

Bronwen H Garner¹, Deverick J Anderson²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
² Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. Electronic address: dja@duke.edu.

PMID: 27816143
DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.07.010

Abstract

Surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to adverse patient outcomes, including prolonged hospitalization and death. Wound contamination occurs with each incision, but proven strategies exist to decrease the risk of SSI. In particular, improved adherence to evidence-based preventative measures related to appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the rate of SSI. Aggressive surgical debridement and effective antimicrobial therapy are needed to optimize the treatment of SSI.

Keywords: Health care–acquired infection; Outcome; Prevention; Risk; Surgical site infection.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Cross Infection
Humans
Risk Factors
Surgical Wound Infection*
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents