Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017

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Sandra I. Berríos-Torres · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Craig A. Umscheid · University of Pennsylvania Health System

Dale W. Bratzler · University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Brian F Leas · University of Pennsylvania Health System

Erin C. Stone · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rachel R. Kelz · University of Pennsylvania Health System

Caroline E. Reinke

Abstract

This guideline is intended to provide new and updated evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of SSI and should be incorporated into comprehensive surgical quality improvement programs to improve patient safety.

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Surgical site infection prevention Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

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Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 152, Issue 8, pp. 784-784

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0904

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