The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention make the following 14 recommendations to prevent surgical site infections. 1. Administer antimicrobial prophylaxis in accordance with evidence-based ...

Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're likely following standards influenced by the Healthcare Infection Control ...

Here are 10 fact and figures about surgical site infections, according to the Surgical Site Infection Toolkit created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. In the U.S., there are ...

The one-page poster addresses the following questions: What is a surgical site infection (SSI)? Can SSIs be treated? What are some of the things that hospitals are doing to prevent SSIs? What can I do ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a document to help healthcare providers, including ambulatory surgery centers, conduct proper surveillance of surgical site infections.

Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a significant challenge in healthcare, ranking as one of the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These infections not only adversely affect ...

Credit: Getty Images The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons outlines guidance on preventing surgical site infections during colorectal operations. The American Society of Colon and Rectal ...

In 2024, the rate of six healthcare-associated infections commonly reported in acute care hospitals declined from the year prior, according to a CDC report published Jan. 29. The annual report ...

Incidence of surgical site infections declined at multiple hospitals across six states by 32.8% for some procedures after Phoenix-based Banner Health introduced a comprehensive surgical site infection ...

Orthognathic surgery is an essential intervention for correcting dentofacial deformities, enhancing both functional occlusion and aesthetic balance. Despite its benefits, the procedure carries a risk ...