Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection in adult elective arthroplasty
Chuluyán, J.Carlos.; Vila, A.; Chattás, A.Laura.; Montero, M.; Pensotti, C.; Tosello, C.; Sánchez, M.; Vera Ocampo, C.; Kremer, G.; Quirós, R.; Benchetrit, G.A.; Pérez, C.Fernanda.; Terusi, A.Laura.; Nacinovich, F.
Medicina 77(2): 143-157
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-7680 PMID: 28463223 Document Number: 693635
Surgical site infections complicating orthopedic implant surgeries prolong hospital stay and increase risk of readmission, hospitalization costs and mortality. These recommendations are aimed at: (i) optimizing compliance and incorporating habits in all surgery phases by detecting risk factors for surgical site infections which are potentially correctable or modifiable; and (ii) optimizing preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis as well as intraoperative and postoperative care.