Infrainguinal wound infections in vascular surgery: An antiquated challenge without a modern solution

Surgical site infections (SSIs) have always complicated recovery after surgery, being associated with increased cost of hospitalization, length of stay, and mortality. The most significant measure to reduce the incidence of SSI was the standardization of prophylactic antibiotic administration in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Since then, countless measures have been proposed to improve rates of SSI and patient outcome, but few have been as efficacious as prophylactic antibiotics. Therefore, SSI continues to plague clinicians and patients in modern health care.

Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Brittany Aicher, Patrick Curry, Luqman Croal-Abrahams, Scarlett Hao, Richa Kalsi, Nandakumar Menon, Charles Drucker, Donald Harris, Shahab Toursavadkohi, Robert Crawford, Sarah Rosenberger Source Type: research