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See Latest ArticlesMinimizing the risk of postoperative infection
Current Orthopaedic Practice , 07/28/09
Manring NM et al. – The authors review the microbiology and pathogenesis of surgical site infections and identify the most common risk factors in patients. Steps to reduce infection can be taken in three phases of patient care: preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative. Antimicrobial prophylaxis has emerged as a standard of care in many procedures, and new developments in the operating room environment may improve effectiveness against the development of surgical site infections.
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