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To identify and describe which dressings are recommended to prevent surgical site infection in hospitalized adult patients after cardiac surgeries. ⋯ It was not possible to identify which dressing is most recommended, however, some studies show that certain types of dressings were related to the reduction of infection. Clinical trials with a rigorous methodological design and representative samples able to minimize the risk of bias should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of dressings in the prevention of surgical site infection.