Triclosan-antibacterial Sutures Impact on the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection in Laparoscopic...
Laparoscopic SurgerySurgical Wound1 moreComparing the incidence of PSI in cases using coated Polyglactin 910 suture with Triclosan and cases using Polyglactin 910 suture without Triclosan in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Assessing Parenteral Antibiotics Versus Single-time Intra-operative Intra-dermal Antibiotic Administration...
Surgical Wound InfectionSurgical Site InfectionThe purpose of the study is to study the incidence of surgical site infection when patients are given local versus parenteral antibiotics
Supplemental Perioperative Oxygen to Reduce the Incidence of Post-cesarean Wound Infection
Surgical Wound InfectionThe purpose of this study is to determine if the use of supplemental oxygen at 80% FIO2 can reduce the incidence of surgical site infection after emergency cesarean section.
Effect of Perioperative Hemodynamic Optimization on the Immune Function Parameters of Peripheral...
Postoperative Wound InfectionPostoperative OutcomeCardiac surgery patients have a high risk to suffer from postoperative infections. Some studies have shown, that humoral and cellular factors are associated with perioperative immunodysfunction and can increase the risk of postoperative infections. Monocytes in the blood and, especially alveolar macrophages are important for an adequate host defence. In studies the investigators have shown that hemodynamic parameters have a significant influence on the probability to develop postoperative infections. The aim of the study is to investigate, whether cardiac surgery patients have an altered immune function after surgery that is predictive for the latter development of subsequent infections and whether they benefit from a goal-directed volume and hemodynamic therapy.
Benefit of a Single Preoperative Dose of Antibiotics for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections...
Surgical Site InfectionIn a rural hospital in Tanzania the rate of surgical site infections (SSI) was 21.6%. Inappropriate choice of antibiotics and of administration time were determined as sole risk factors in this setting. After implementation of a standardized procedure with a single shot dose of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid approximately 30 min. preoperatively the rate of SSI dropped by 80% in spite of procedural risk factors like poor hygiene etc.
Efficacy of Antimicrobial Coating Suture Coated Vicryl Plus Compared With Vicryl in Reduced Surgical...
InfectionSurgical SitePatients randomly aligned in 2 groups.Vicryl plus sutures were used in group 1 for closing subperiostal flaps after dental implant surgeries and vicryl sutures were used in group 2.
Using mHealth Technology to Identify and Refer Surgical Site Infections in Rwanda
Surgical Site InfectionThe present study aims to examine whether or not the use of mobile Health (mHealth) by community health workers (CHWs) can improve the identification of surgical site infection (SSI) and a timely return to care among patients who undergo cesarean-section surgery at a rural hospital in Rwanda.
Local Gentamicin Application to Reduce Postoperative Infection Rate
Surgical Wound InfectionThe majority of elderly patients with a displaced fracture of the proximal femur are now treated with a hemiarthroplasty. Prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication, and the infection rate is high in this group of elderly patients. Local application of gentamicin produces high antibiotic concentrations in the wound. The aim of this study is to determine whether locally administered collagen-gentamicin in the joint perioperatively in addition to routine IV prophylaxis with beta-lactam antibiotics can reduce the early postoperative infection rate (< 4 weeks postoperative)after hemiarthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Use to Decrease Surgical Nosocomial Events in Colorectal Resections...
Postoperative Surgical Site InfectionsThe purpose of this study is to determine, in patients who undergo an elective colorectal resection through a midline laparotomy incision, whether the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) applied to the site of the laparotomy compared to standard care alone, reduces the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in the first 30 days postoperatively. The investigators hypothesize that the use of NPWT will reduce the rate of postoperative SSI, as well as decrease the need for Nursing Home Care for SSI, length of hospital stay and return visits related to SSI.
Prospective Study on Cesarean Wound Outcomes
Surgical Site InfectionCosmetic Appearance of Cesarean Scar1 moreThis study will investigate whether the placement of silver impregnated dressings beginning in the OR will improve wound healing in patients undergoing cesarean delivery compared to traditional Telfa pads. This study will also explore the presumed improvement in scar integrity when silver impregnated dressings are used compared to the Telfa pads. The study will compare the percentage of patients who develop a surgical site infection after application of silver impregnated dressings versus standard Telfa dressings. Investigators will also assess the cosmetic appearance and pain of the cesarean section scar at the patient's one week and 6 week post-operative visits.