Electrocautery Versus Scalpel for Skin Incisions
Wound ComplicationSurgical Wound Infection1 moreThe aim of this research project is to compare electrocautery to scalpel for laparotomy skin incisions, with the following objectives: To investigate whether electrocautery produces a cosmetically inferior surgical scar. To compare the rates of wound infection with each technique. To determine if electrocautery results in less postoperative pain. Our null hypothesis is that electrocautery is equivalent to scalpel for creating skin incisions; with respect to wound cosmesis, wound infection rate, and post-operative pain.
Evaluation of Primary Plating in Sternotomy Patients for Osteosynthesis and Pain
Sternal Wound InfectionSternal Non-union2 moreThe goal of this study is to evaluate sternal osteosynthesis, chest wall pain and return to normal activity in open heart surgery patients who had their breast bone closed either with wires or plates.
Supplemental Oxygen in Vascular Surgery
Surgical Wound InfectionVascular SurgeryThe purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that supplemental postoperative oxygen reduces the risk of surgical wound infection in patients following lower limb vascular surgery.
REDWIL: Reduction of Wound Infections in Laparoscopic Colon Resections by Wound Protectors
Colorectal SurgeryWound InfectionsSurgical site infection is common in colorectal surgery leading to increased postoperative pain, longer hospital stay, delayed wound healing and increased re-operation rates. Hence, reducing the wound infection rate is a major aim in abdominal surgery. Wound protectors were invented for retracting the abdominal wall and keeping the abdominal wall sterile in order to reduce bacterial colonialization of the wound and wound infections. This is a prospective-randomized trial comparing use of wound protectors versus woven drapes in laparoscopic colon resections with minilaparotomy.
Prevention of Neurosurgical Wound Infections
Surgical Wound InfectionsThe goal of this study is to determine whether injecting the antibiotic vancomycin directly into surgical wounds can decrease the rate of infection following implantation of neurosurgical devices.
Comparison of Sequential IV/PO Moxifloxacin With IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam Followed by PO Amoxicillin/Clavulanic...
AbscessWound Infection2 morePatients, who are considered suitable by their physicians to take part in this research, will have a physical examination (including an Electrocardiogram (ECG)), blood and urine samples taken, as well as a sample of the secretions or tissue around their infection site. In addition, the site of the infection will be photographed. The patients will be randomly assigned one of the treatments: intravenous (IV)/per oral (PO) moxifloxacin (drug under evaluation) or IV piperacillin/tazobactam followed by PO amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (i.e., one of the reference treatments for this kind of infection). The maximum treatment duration will be 21 days, and the minimum will be 7 days. During the hospitalization, the patients will have a physical examination every day. On Day 3-5 during therapy as well as at the end of treatment, the patients will have repeated examinations. These tests and evaluations will be repeated 14 to 28 days after the end of treatment. During this visit, blood and urine samples will be taken only if judged necessary by the physicians.
Wound Infection Alexis Wound Retractor
AppendicitisThe purpose of this study is to determine whether the incidence of surgical site wound infection will be reduced in open appendectomy patients through the use of the Alexis® wound retractor.
Phase 2 Trial of TD 6424 (Telavancin) Versus Standard Therapy for Complicated Gram Positive Skin...
InfectionsGram-Positive Bacterial5 moreSerious infections caused by resistant bacteria are becoming more of a medical problem throughout the world. One of the ways to deal with this problem is to develop new drugs that can control these bacteria. This study will measure how well TD-6424 (Telavancin) can control infections and whether this drug can be safely given to patients.
A Prospective, Open, Non-controlled Clinical Investigation to Evaluate a New Negative Pressure Wound...
Acute Non Infected WoundsNon Infected Post Surgical WoundsThe investigation is designed as a prospective, open, non-controlled clinical investigation.
Comparison of the Impact of Electric Scalpels Versus Cold Scalpels
Wound InfectionCicatrizationSurgical site infection (SSI) is the second commonest hospital infection, despite advances in prevention that have been achieved. According to Fernàndes, experimental studies have demonstrated that incorrect use of electric scalpels may double the rate of SSI during electrocauterization. Because of the lack of solid data in the literature, in relation to the impact on SSI of using electric scalpels for making incisions in the skin and all subcutaneous tissues, it was judged to be opportune to conduct the present study. Objectives: To compare the incidence of SSI and other complications of the operative wound among patients undergoing elective abdominal gynecological surgery at Barretos Cancer Hospital, between the use of electric and cold scalpels. To identify the incidence of SSI and other complications of the operative wound among patients undergoing elective abdominal gynecological surgery, when using electric scalpels for skin incisions and for subcutaneous incisions. To identify the main risk factors for SSI among patients undergoing elective abdominal gynecological surgery.