We show that many surgical site infections after spinal surgery are caused by microbes that are already on the patient’s skin. Among the different types of heath care-associated infections ...

Long and his colleagues collected skin swabs before and after 204 people underwent different types of spinal surgery. Fourteen of the participants went on to develop wound infections. After ...

Surgical-site infections associated with bariatric ... The duration of antimicrobial prophylaxis for bariatric surgery should not exceed 24 h after surgery is completed.

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

Former patients have reported botched procedures, infections, and lasting damage ... Lindsay Sturm, admitted after a surgery to remove loose skin was "a little bit botched," prompting the doctor to ...

You will have antibiotics to reduce the risk of developing an infection after surgery. Tell your doctor or nurse if you ... Your nurse might also give you an injection just under the skin to help ...

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% ...

swelling or redness around the wound the skin around the wound might ... that filters lymph fluid and fights infection. Most people won't get lymphoedema. But if you notice swelling in your hands or ...