Are There Specific Patient Factors That Contribute to Vascular Wound Infections?

Purpose: Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in vascular surgery. The risk factors of SSI cited in the literature include age, gender, obesity, diabetes, COPD, CKD, high ASA class, emergency operation, history of smoking, use of steroids, and longer procedure time. There was a perception at our institution that there were an increased number of groin wound infections. The purpose of the study was to review the current management for vascular patients and develop protocols to better manage those comorbidities that may impact wound healing.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research