Surgical site infection Flashcards
1
Q
Prevention of surgical site infection
A
Decolonisation prior to procedure
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Skin decontamination and usrgical techniques
Dressing and wound care
2
Q
Infection management surgical site
A
Appropriate antibitoics for site and procedure
Debrideent/drainage of any collections
Microbiological sampling helpful esp if v deep infection