Targeted educational interventions improves compliance with surgical hand scrubbing protocols & better infection control practices: study Dr Supreeth D R1 May 2025 8:15 PM ISTSurgical site infections (SSIs) are a critical concern in healthcare, particularly in developing countries, where they are among the most prevalent...
Enhancing Adherence to Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines: Key Step for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Dr Monish Raut10 March 2025 8:30 PM ISTRecent qualitative study aimed to explore factors influencing perioperative antibiotic administration and assess the potential impact of a clinical...
54.2 percent for orthopaedic surgeries result in Surgical Site Infections: ICMR Study Kajal Rajput13 Jan 2025 10:30 AM ISTDebridement surgeries, especially those involving amputation, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), had the highest rate of SSIs
Study Reveals High Rates of UTIs and SSIs Following Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty Medha Baranwal15 Nov 2024 8:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases revealed that urinary tract infections (UTIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) are...
Antibiotic Prophylaxis may Not Significantly Benefit in Preventing Infections in Clean-Wound Surgeries: Study Dr Riya Dave11 Oct 2024 8:45 PM ISTResearchers found that antibiotic prophylaxis in clean-wound surgeries does not significantly reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs),...
Routine Use of Abdominal Drains in Colorectal Surgery May Not Be Necessary: Study Dr Riya Dave17 Jun 2024 6:00 AM ISTResearchers have found that the placement of abdominal drains after elective colorectal surgery is associated with a modest increase in postoperative...
Prophylactic wound irrigation with antiseptic solutions may reduce surgical site infections: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 May 2024 8:00 AM ISTSurgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant concern following surgeries by leading to complications, increased mortality rates and economic...
Dangerous surgical site infections can be reduced with simple prevention protocol: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 April 2024 10:45 PM IST A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention...
Does intraoperative wound irrigation prevent surgical site infection after laparotomy? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal2 March 2024 3:00 AM ISTGermany: A randomized clinical trial suggests that intraoperative wound irrigation with polyhexanide solution should not be recommended as standard...
Medical Bulletin 02/February/2024 Anshika Mishra2 Feb 2024 3:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:Knowing about rapid weight loss in older women, what does the heart sayUnexplained rapid weight loss in older...
Choice of skin disinfectant by surgeons impacts infection risk, says a Canadian-American study Anshika Mishra2 Feb 2024 9:15 AM ISTDoes the type of solution used by surgeons to disinfect skin before surgery impact the risk of surgical site infection? According to new research from...
High Glucose in Non-Diabetic Patients Increase Infection Risk in Leg Fractures Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Nov 2023 7:00 PM ISTA recent study published in Advances in Orthopedics found a significant association between elevated blood glucose levels and an elevated risk of...
