Reduction of surgical site infections after implementation of a bundle of care.
BACKGROUND: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) are relatively frequent complications after colorectal surgery and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: Implementing a bundle of care and measuring the effects on the SSI rate. DESIGN: Prospective quasi experimental cohort stu...
Main Authors: | Rogier M P H Crolla, Lijckle van der Laan, Eelco J Veen, Yvonne Hendriks, Caroline van Schendel, Jan Kluytmans |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3433450?pdf=render |
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