Implementation of an organ space infection prevention bundle reduces the rate of organ space infection after elective colorectal surgery
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are morbid and costly complications after elective colorectal surgery. SSI prevention bundles have been shown to reduce SSI in colorectal surgery, but their impact on organ space infections (OSI) is variable. Adoption of an evidence-based practice without a...
Main Authors: | Ian Faragher, Justin Yeung, Stephen Guy, Nicole Tham, Michael Hong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Quality |
Online Access: | https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/10/2/e001278.full |
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