Surgical site infections (SSIs)are among the most frequently documented healthcare associated infections (HAI)^[1],with an incidence ranging from <1% to 17.8%depending on the reporting country and the procedure^[2]...Surgical site infections (SSIs)are among the most frequently documented healthcare associated infections (HAI)^[1],with an incidence ranging from <1% to 17.8%depending on the reporting country and the procedure^[2].They are defined as postoperative infections occurring within 30days.The infection may be superficial involving the upper layers of the surgical wound, deep involving deeper layers,or it may involve an organ operated on.Although often preventable,SSIs continue to represent a significant burden to healthcare systems around the world.SSIs are associated with patient morbidity and mortality as well as with staggering medical costs and prolonged hospitalizations^[3].展开更多
文摘Surgical site infections (SSIs)are among the most frequently documented healthcare associated infections (HAI)^[1],with an incidence ranging from <1% to 17.8%depending on the reporting country and the procedure^[2].They are defined as postoperative infections occurring within 30days.The infection may be superficial involving the upper layers of the surgical wound, deep involving deeper layers,or it may involve an organ operated on.Although often preventable,SSIs continue to represent a significant burden to healthcare systems around the world.SSIs are associated with patient morbidity and mortality as well as with staggering medical costs and prolonged hospitalizations^[3].
