Avoiding surgical site infections in neurosurgical procedures. Issue 3 (1st May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fencl, Jennifer L.; Wood, Felecia G.; Gupta, Sat; Swofford, Vangela; Morgan, Melissa; Green, Debbie
• Is Part Of: OR nurse. Volume 9:Issue 3(2015:May)
• Publication Date: 2015-05-01
• Subjects: Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; Operating room nurses -- Periodicals; Perioperative Nursing -- Periodicals; 617.0231
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ORN.0000464750.00568.bb
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1933-3145

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="PRECIS"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>For any patient about to undergo a surgical procedure, the possibility of developing a surgical site infection (SSI) is an ever-present risk. SSIs are a true public health concern and their elimination must be a priority for organizations to improve patient safety and the quality of care delivered.</p> </abstract>