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Surgical Site Infections

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Surgical site infections (SSI) is one the most common causes of postoperative complications. Quality and safety in health care can benefit from prevention, monitoring, and surveillance efforts in both hospital, ambulatory, and office-based surgery settings.

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bubble 02 May 08 02:11 | StanleyBerliner said...:
In mid-line abdominal incisions, the umbilicus is a danger area containing deeply entrenched gram negatives . Povidone-iodine may not be sufficient. Swabs using Lugol's solution (3% iodine) followed by alcohol to prevent a burn is effective.

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r1 - 27 Dec 2007 - 08:03:11 - EricDanielson
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