Surgical site infection guidelines 2017 pdf

Costs can exceed $90000 per infection when the SSI involves a prosthetic joint implant21,22 or an antimicrobial-resistant organism.23 TheCoreSectionofthisguideline(eAppendix1ofthe Supplement)includesrecommendationsforthepreventionofSSI that are generalizable across surgical procedures, with some exceptionsasmentionedbelow. This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection. Who is it for? • Healthcare professionals • Commissioners and providers