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Barbara Delmore1, Joshua M Cohen, Daniel O'Neill
1Barbara Delmore, PhD, RN, CWCN, MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU • Senior Nurse Scientist • Center for Innovations in the Advancement of Care • NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, New York Joshua Mitchell Cohen, BS • Medical Student • New York University School of Medicine • New York, New York Daniel O'Neill, MD • Associate Director • Adult Offsite Anesthesiology Services • Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology • Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine • NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, New York Andy Chu, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC • Registered Dietitian • Food and Nutrition Department • NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, New York Vinh Pham, MD, PhD • Assistant Professor • Department of Medicine • Division of Infectious Disease and Immunology • New York University School of Medicine • New York, New York Ernest Chiu, MD, FACS • Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery • Director • Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric and Advanced Wound Healing Center • Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery • NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, New York.
General Purpose:
To provide information on risk factors for surgical site infections (SSIs) and actions to mitigate that risk.
Target Audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for surgeons, surgical teams, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1. Identify modifiable risk factors associated with the development of SSIs.2. Select steps to mitigate the risks for and morbidity from SSIs.
Abstract:
Given the current reimbursement structure, the avoidance of a surgical site infection (SSI) is crucial. Although many risk factors are associated with the formation of an SSI, a proactive and interprofessional approach can help modify some factors. Postoperative strategies also can be applied to help prevent an SSI. If an SSI becomes a chronic wound, there are recommended guidelines and strategies that can foster healing.
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