Keywords
postoperative complications
antibiotic prophylaxis
patient safety
How to Cite
Abstract
Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important postoperative complication associated with morbidity, readmission, increased healthcare costs and further interventions. Objective: to discuss risk factors, prevention, surveillance criteria, diagnosis and treatment principles. Methods: a descriptive and exploratory narrative review based on the authors’ previously collected references and supplemented with recent institutional recommendations and guidelines. Results and discussion: prevention includes procedure-specific antimicrobial prophylaxis, skin antisepsis, normothermia, glycemic management and sound surgical technique. Classification into superficial incisional, deep incisional and organ/space SSI guides surveillance and assessment. Treatment is tailored to depth and severity and may involve drainage, debridement, source control and systemic antibiotics when indicated. Conclusion: perioperative protocols, early recognition and antimicrobial stewardship are essential to reduce complications and bacterial resistance
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