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  • Surgical critical care and infectious diseases.

Background:

  • Sepsis is a common and severe complication following surgical interventions.
  • Despite advances, surgical site infections and sepsis persist as major clinical challenges.
  • Surgeons play a vital role in recognizing, treating, and preventing sepsis and nosocomial infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current diagnostic approaches for sepsis in surgical patients.
  • To describe effective therapeutic interventions for perioperative sepsis.
  • To emphasize the importance of infection control and antibiotic stewardship in surgical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria and tools for sepsis identification.
  • Discussion of evidence-based treatment modalities for sepsis.
  • Exploration of strategies for preventing surgical site infections and antibiotic resistance.

Main Results:

  • Sepsis diagnosis relies on clinical signs, biomarkers, and microbiological data.
  • Prompt administration of antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, and source control are key therapeutic pillars.
  • Effective prevention strategies include meticulous surgical technique and appropriate antibiotic use.

Conclusions:

  • Early recognition and timely management are critical for improving sepsis outcomes in surgical patients.
  • Comprehensive strategies addressing diagnosis, therapy, and prevention are essential for combating sepsis.
  • Surgical teams must prioritize infection control to mitigate the impact of sepsis and antibiotic resistance.