Remote infections during hospital stays were associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections in intracranial neurosurgery procedures. "In clinical context, considerations are ...

Surgery can save lives, but it also comes with risks. One persistent issue is surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a concern globally. A surgical site infection is a post-operative infection ...

Expert Rev Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Res. 2010;10(3):317-328. Surgical site infections in the general population are associated with a two- to three-fold increased risk of death, and a 60% ...

Do not shave near the surgical site. It can irritate the skin and increase your risk of infection. (If shaving is needed, the surgical staff will do it for you.) Family or friends should wash ...

At St. Luke’s, we care about the safety of all our patients, including our patients who require surgery. With all surgical ...