OXYGEN AS A FACILITATOR IN THE REDUCTION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS

ABSTRACT: Globally surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common nosocomial infections. Oxygen acts as a facilitator in the reduction of surgical site infections particularly in colorectal and abdominal surgery. During surgery the normal flora present in large intestine have also been...

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Main Authors: Adeel Arsalan, Mehtab Alam, Syed Baqar Shyum Naqvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Faisalabad 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of University Medical & Dental College
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Online Access:http://jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/323