Surgical site infection Flashcards

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Prevention of surgical site infection

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Decolonisation prior to procedure
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Skin decontamination and usrgical techniques
Dressing and wound care

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Infection management surgical site

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Appropriate antibitoics for site and procedure
Debrideent/drainage of any collections
Microbiological sampling helpful esp if v deep infection

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