Interpretation of the updated guidelines for prevention of surgical site infection.
- Author:
Chao-gang FAN
1
Author Information
1. Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China. fancg2002@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Infection Control;
methods;
standards;
Practice Guidelines as Topic;
Surgical Wound Infection;
prevention & control;
United States
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2012;15(6):549-552
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The Guideline for prevention of surgical site infection had been published by the Centers for Disease Control for over 10 years. The Updated Recommendations for Control of Surgical Site Infections was published based on large amount of research results; last year, which focused on reduction in contamination, reduction in consequences of contamination and improvement of host defense. This article aims to review these guidelines so that improve clinical practice and decrease the complication of surgical site infection.
