Prophylactic Antibiotics and Prevention of Surgical Site Infections

Peter A. Najjar; Douglas S. Smink

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2014.11.006

Prophylactic Antibiotics and Prevention of Surgical Site Infections

Peter A. Najjar, Douglas S. Smink

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Abstract

Healthcare-associated infections present a significant source of preventable morbidity and mortality. More than 30% of all healthcare-associated infections are represented by surgical site infections, making them the most common subtype. Studies suggest that 40% to 60% of these infections are preventable, yet many hospitals have yet to implement evidence-based best practices. This article reviews the impact of surgical site infections, describes their measurement and reporting, and most importantly provides perioperative strategies for their prevention with a focus on the appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	269-283
Number of pages	15
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	95
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2014.11.006
State	Published - Apr 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Perioperative infection control
Prophylactic antibiotics
Surgical site infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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