Surgical Site Infections

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2021 Dec;35(4):901-929. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2021.07.006.

Abstract

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common and most costly health care-associated infections, leading to adverse patient outcomes and death. Wound contamination occurs with each incision, but proven strategies exist to decrease the risk of SSI. In particular, improved adherence to evidence-based preventive measures related to appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the rate of SSI. Aggressive surgical debridement and effective antimicrobial therapy are needed to optimize the treatment of SSI.

Keywords: Health care–associated infection; Outcome; Prevention; Risk; Surgical site infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control*
  • Cross Infection / microbiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Preoperative Care / methods*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents