Pharmacological Study of Cefazolin Antibioprophylaxis in Liver Transplantation
Liver Transplant InfectionSurgical Site Infection2 moreThis study describes Cefazolin pharmacokinetics variation to target levels during liver transplantation.
Effect of a Combination of Bundles on Surgical-site Infection After Elective Colorectal Surgery...
Surgical Site InfectionA prospective randomized clinical trial will be performed. Patients will be randomized in 2 groups. The experimental group will undergo the combined application of intraperitoneal irrigation with clindamycin and gentamicin solution, fascial closure with Triclosan-impregnated sutures and application of mupirocin ointment over the skin staples, in addition to the standard care measures. The control group undergo only the standard care measures. Incisional surgical-site infection will be investigated.
A Prospective, Randomized, Comparative Study to Assess the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection...
Surgical IncisionThe primary aim of this study is to determine if the SSI rate following revision total hip and knee arthroplasty is reduced in patients treated with the PICO device compared to patients with traditional postoperative dressings. Our secondary goals include; comparing the amount of wound drainage, rate of resolution of wound drainage, length of hospital stay, functional outcomes, and economic implications of wound drainage and SSI after revision arthroplasty comparing PICO and traditional dressings.
Effect of Vitamin E-containing Dressing on Surgical Site Infection in Colorectal Surgery
Surgical Site InfectionA prospective, randomized study will be performed. Patients are randomized using a 1:1 allocation into 2 groups: patients receiving a vitamin E-containing dressing (group 1) and a conventional dressing (group 2). The primary outcomes variable will be occurrence of incisional SSI. Follow-up will be 30 days postoperatively.
Abdominal Closure Bundle to Reduce Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing C-sections. Cesarean...
Surgical Site InfectionCesarean Section; InfectionThis study is a single center, randomized controlled trial investigating the use of an abdominal closure bundle to reduce surgical site infection in patients undergoing cesarean section. The abdominal closure bundle consists of surgeon repeat scrub, changing gown and gloves, as well as usage of new instruments for closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin. Patients will be randomized to either abdominal closure bundle or normal operative procedure. Primary outcome is surgical site infection within 30 days of procedure.
Sternal Wound and Aortic Graft (SWAG), an Observational Cohort Study.
Surgical Site InfectionSternal Wound InfectionThe aim of this study is to systematically explore the perioperative presence of P acnes in all layers of sternal wound incision as well as contamination of graft material and prosthetic valves during primary operation. Secondly, to compare if different regimes of antibiotics affects the bacterial growth. Cultures will be taken from the skin, subcutaneous, and from the implanted valve prostheses with a rayon swab.Graft and Felt material will, after being pressed subcutaneous for 15 sec, placed into prepared sterile bottles containing broth for aerobe and anaerobe cultures. Surgical gloves will be cultured.
Optimal Time for Staple/Dressing Removal
Surgical Wound HealingSurgical Wound Infection1 moreThe medical literature does not provide sufficient information or recommendation regarding the optimal time to remove the staples and the bandage after a cesarean section. The goal of this study is to compare 5 groups of patients: staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)1 staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)4 staple removal on POD 7 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)1 staple removal on POD 7 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)7 staple removal on POD 4 and dressing removal on Post Operative Day (POD)7 Since there is no definite protocol for staple and dressing removal, we will adapt the above protocol each for a 3-4 month period of time. Patients will be contacted to either return for a follow up visit or to answer a telephone survey.
Effectiveness for Interventions to Minimize Surgical Site Infections
InfectionsThe purpose of this study is to evaluate two different simple and inexpensive extra treatments during colorectal surgeries to see if this will reduce the rate of post operative infections
Study Evaluating Severe Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Following Contaminated Or Dirty-infected...
Surgical Wound InfectionPostoperative Wound InfectionThis is an observational study to evaluate the relative importance of the known risk factors for severe surgical site infections (SSIs) on the development of the more severe SSI cases, and to describe the demographic, clinical features, etiology and the management and outcome of patients suffering from severe SSIs in Spain.
Gaps Between Evidence and Practice in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Spain
Surgical Site InfectionWeb-based survey to members of 10 Spanish Associations of surgical nurses and surgeons of different specialities to know the application of preventative measures for surgical site infection.