HOW TO BEAT SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS

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About Surgical Site Infections SSI

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In Europa the percentage of SSIs per 100 surgical procedures varied from 0.6% to 9.6%, depending on the type of surgical procedure¹. In low-middle-income countries the pooled SSI incidence was 11.8 per 100 surgical patients undergoing a surgical procedure¹.

The biggest organizations WHO, CDC, KRINKO and NICE established and published guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection between Nov 2016 and April 2019. Due to the different methodology in the preparation and type of recommendations, a 1: 1 comparison of the four guidelines is initially not possible. B. Braun established with experts recommendations based on evidence and best practice.

Contact B. Braun and learn more how we can support you in improving your local practices and support in order to beat Surgical Site Infections.

^{1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), April 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/PDFs/pscManual/9pscSSIcurrent.pdf. (Accessed Nov., 05, 2015)}

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Hand Hygiene Practice in the Surgical Pathway

Each year the WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care. The primary focus of 2016 was to improve hand hygiene practices in all surgical services throughout patient care. Learn in the attached poster more about the surgical patient journey. 313m people undergo a surgery every year therefore hand hygiene is crutial. Read more about Hand Hygiene and the surgical pathway in the poster attached.

Other key infection prevention areas

Hand hygiene

Hands have been proven to be a major carrier of infectious organisms. Systematic hand disinfestation and a comprehensive infection prevention strategy can make a significant difference.

Preoperative body wash

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major risk in any surgery and are one of the most important causes of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Reduce the risk with preoperative body wash.