NMS Flashcards
1
Q
What is a clean wound? Infection rate?
A
No entry into GI, respiratory, GU tracts (Hernia repair).<2%
2
Q
What is a clean-contaminated wound? Infection rate?
A
GI, respiratory, GU entered, but mechanistically and anti-bacterially prepared (routine cholecystectomy). <3%
3
Q
What is a contaminated wound? Infection rate?
A
Major contamination such as gross spillage, or infection (Bowel obstruction with spillage). <10%
4
Q
What is an infected wound? Infection rate?
A
Established infection before a wound is made in the skin. >50%
