Adherence to a standardized infection reduction bundle decreases surgical site infections after colon surgery: a retrospective cohort study on 526 patients

Adherence to a standardized infection reduction bundle decreases surgical site infections after colon surgery: a retrospective cohort study on 526 patients

Abstract Background Colon surgical site infections (SSI) are detrimental to patient safety and wellbeing. To achieve clinical excellence, our hospital set to improve patient safety for those undergoing colon surgery. Our goal was to implement a perioperative SSI prevention bundle for all colon surge...

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Main Authors: Marlon A. Guerrero, Brandie Anderson, Gordon Carr, Kara L. Snyder, Patrick Boyle, Sharon A. Ugwu, Melissa Davis, Susan K. Bohnenkamp, Valentine Nfonsam, Taylor S. Riall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-021-00285-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-021-00285-7

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