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- Title
Reducing the risk of surgical site infections.
- Authors
Walker, Jennie
- Abstract
Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of the causes of, and risk factors for, development of surgical site infections • To be aware of a range of strategies to prevent the development of surgical site infections • To recognise the importance of adopting a holistic approach to prevention and management of surgical site infections Surgical site infections (SSIs) are commonly reported healthcare-acquired infections that can have a detrimental effect on patient outcomes and quality of life. SSIs are associated with longer periods of hospitalisation and increased patient morbidity and mortality. A rigorous approach is required to identify and manage the risk of infection across the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative phases of care. This article describes the causes of, risk factors for development and signs and symptoms of SSIs. The author emphasises the importance of a collaborative, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and management of SSIs, which involves the nurse and other healthcare professionals working in partnership with the patient.
- Subjects
CROSS infection prevention; WOUND healing; TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis; OCCUPATIONAL roles; BACTERICIDES; BACTERIAL contamination; CROSS infection; MEDICAL protocols; NEGATIVE-pressure wound therapy; SURGICAL site infections; OPERATING room nursing; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; HEALTH care teams; NURSES; HYPOTHERMIA; HOLISTIC nursing; PREHABILITATION; STERILIZATION (Disinfection); PERSONAL protective equipment; SURGICAL dressings; BANDAGES &; bandaging; DISEASE risk factors; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Nursing Standard, 2023, Vol 38, Issue 10, p77
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7748/ns.2023.e12185