The New Zealand medical journal

The most recent articles from: N. Z. Med. J. February 2019

N. Z. Med. J. · Feb 2019

Letter

Getting surgical antibiotic prophylaxis right, lessons from the National Orthopaedic Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme: a call for action!

Abstract

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N. Z. Med. J. · Feb 2019

Post-operative mortality rates for neck of femur fracture at Waitemata District Health Board.

Mortality rates of up to 38% at one year have been reported following surgery for neck of femur fractures. The aim of this review is to evaluate the post-operative mortality rates and trends over time for patients with fractured neck of femur at Waitemata District Health Board. ⋯ Mortality rates following surgery for fractured NOF have significantly improved over recent years at Waitemata District Health Board. Reduced time-to-theatre is associated with decreased inpatient, 30-day and one-year mortality.

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