Infection prevention and control in the operating theatre: reducing the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs).(OPEN LEARNING ZONE)

Journal of Perioperative Practice | May 1, 2008| | Copyright

Introduction

SSIs still occur all too frequently, affecting around 1% of joint replacement operations and up to 10% of patients undergoing bowel surgery (HPA 2007a). The consequences of such infections can be catastrophic: extended recovery times, more time in hospital, patient discomfort, disability and even death (Plowman et al 2001). Treatment of postoperative infections can be costly and time-consuming, and may involve further surgery.

SSIs arise when micro-organisms enter a normally sterile environment, for example when a surgical instrument penetrates ...

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