Summary Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased morbidity
and mortality. Furthermore, SSIs constitute a financial burden and negatively impact on …

People with diabetes develop foot ulcers because of neuropathy (sensory, motor, and
autonomic deficits), ischaemia, or both. The initiating injury may be from acute mechanical or …

Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) after colorectal surgery remain a significant
concern, which warrants effective predictive markers for prompt diagnosis and treatment …

Background Although surgical site infections (SSIs) are known to be associated with
increased length of stay (LOS) and additional cost, their impact on the profitability of surgical …

Importance Surgical site infections (SSIs) in colorectal surgery are associated with increased
morbidity and health care costs. Objective To determine the effect of a preventive SSI bundle …

Context Use of 80% oxygen during surgery has been suggested to reduce the risk of
surgical wound infections, but this effect has not been consistently identified. The effect of …

Objective To determine the clinical effectiveness of wound edge protection devices in
reducing surgical site infection after abdominal surgery. Design Multicentre observer blinded …

BACKGROUND: Understanding the protective potential of operating room (OR) ventilation
under different conditions is crucial to optimizing the surgical environment. This study …

Background Unsafe medical care may cause substantial morbidity and mortality globally,
despite imprecise estimates of the magnitude of the problem. To better understand the …

Background Surgical site infection has been estimated to occur in about 15% of clean
surgery and 30% of contaminated surgery cases. Using plastic adhesive drapes to protect …