Preventing Surgical Site Infections
Adam C. Fields, Jason C. Pradarelli, Kamal M.F. Itani
Abstract
This JAMA Insights Clinical Update summarizes current guidelines for prevention of surgical site infections and discusses emerging prevention strategies, such as preoperative bowel preparation and negative-pressure wound therapy, that are challenging longstanding surgical practices.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSurgical site infectionIntensive care medicineGeneral surgerySurgerySurgical site infection preventionColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes