Multivariable Predictors of Postoperative Surgical Site Infection after General and Vascular Surgery: Results from the Patient Safety in Surgery Study

2007385 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Leigh Neumayer · VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System

Patrick Hosokawa · Office of Patient Care Services

Kamal Itani · Harvard University

Mahmoud El‐Tamer · NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

William G. Henderson · University of Colorado Health

Shukri F. Khuri · VA Boston Healthcare System

Abstract

We developed and tested an accurate prediction score for SSI. Clinicians can use this score to predict their patient's risk of an SSI and implement appropriate prevention strategies.

Topics & Keywords

Surgical site infection prevention Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 204, Issue 6, pp. 1178-1187

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.03.022

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