Implementation of a bundle of care to reduce surgical site infections in patients undergoing vascular surgery.

Implementation of a bundle of care to reduce surgical site infections in patients undergoing vascular surgery.

BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSI's) are associated with severe morbidity, mortality and increased health care costs in vascular surgery. OBJECTIVE: To implement a bundle of care in vascular surgery and measure the effects on the overall and deep-SSI's rates. DESIGN: Prospective, q...

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Main Authors: Jasper van der Slegt, Lijckle van der Laan, Eelco J Veen, Yvonne Hendriks, Jannie Romme, Jan Kluytmans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3742500?pdf=render

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