Surgical infections are severe complications of surgical interventions and one of the most important patient safety issues. These are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, costs and decreased quality of life. Prevention of infections is essential, while one has to consider pre-, intra- and postoperative factors and procedures in the clinical practice. In this article we summarize the latest recommendations for clinicians based on the relevant published literature.
Zsolt Baranyai, László Kulin, Valéria Jósa, and Akos Mayer.
Magyar Betegbiztonsági Társaság 1147 Budapest Kerékgyártó u. 36-38. barazso@gmail.com
Magy Seb. 2011 Jun 1; 64 (3): 107-11.
AbstractSurgical infections are severe complications of surgical interventions and one of the most important patient safety issues. These are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, costs and decreased quality of life. Prevention of infections is essential, while one has to consider pre-, intra- and postoperative factors and procedures in the clinical practice. In this article we summarize the latest recommendations for clinicians based on the relevant published literature.