5,421
edits
Postoperative wound infection: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
(Created page with "'''Infection of postoperative wound''', also called a '''surgical site infection''', is one of the most common complications of postoperative wounds. They account for high morbidity and mortality. The majority of cases occur due to endogenous bacterial flora which is present on the mucous membranes or skin. By definition, postoperative wounds must be infected within 30 days post-surgery. However, most cases occur after 3 – 7 days. == Etiology == The most common offen...") |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 45: | Line 45: | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Proper operative risk stratification, preoperative skin preparation, maintenance of operating theatre sterility, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics, are the most important measures to prevent postoperative wound infection. The type of prophylactic antibiotic depends on the type of surgery. For most surgeries the choice is usually [[cefazolin]]. | Proper operative risk stratification, preoperative skin preparation, maintenance of operating theatre sterility, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics, are the most important measures to prevent postoperative wound infection. The type of prophylactic antibiotic depends on the type of surgery. For most surgeries the choice is usually [[cefazolin]]. | ||
[[Category:General surgery]] | <noinclude>[[Category:General surgery]]</noinclude> | ||