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

Berríos-Torres SI, Umscheid CA, Bratzler DW, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8). doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0904.

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May 10, 2017
Berríos-Torres SI, Umscheid CA, Bratzler DW, et al. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8).
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Surgical site infections are a common hospital-acquired condition. This clinical guideline reviews the literature and gathers expert opinion to identify generalizable evidence-based strategies to reduce surgical site infections. The authors highlight antimicrobial, preoperative hygiene, glycemic control, and skin preparation procedures to prevent infection.

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Berríos-Torres SI, Umscheid CA, Bratzler DW, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8). doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0904.

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