American journal of surgeryHumansSurgical Wound InfectionPreoperative Care2-PropanolChlorhexidine
Hands-on training for preoperative skin preparation improves compliance with manufacturer instructions for use.
Diego Schaps, Michael Schultz, Regina Woody, Sabran Masoud, Christopher Mantyh
Published: 202610.1016/j.amjsurg.2025.116719
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) drive morbidity and costs. In 2022, our SSI rate rose to a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) rating of "needs improvement." We implemented a program to improve pre-operative skin prepara…
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