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APSIC guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infections

Moi Lin Ling1, Anucha Apisarnthanarak2, Azlina Abbas3

  • 11Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, 169608 Singapore.

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
|November 22, 2019
PubMed

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The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) released guidelines in 2018 to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). These practical recommendations aid Asia Pacific healthcare facilities in improving surgical care and patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Infection Control
  • Public Health
  • Surgical Safety

Background:

  • The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) published guidelines in 2018 for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs).
  • These guidelines provide practical recommendations for preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative practices.
  • The aim is to assist healthcare facilities in the Asia Pacific region in achieving high standards of surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present practical recommendations for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs).
  • To guide healthcare facilities in the Asia Pacific region on implementing effective prevention strategies.
  • To promote high standards in surgical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Guidelines developed by a workgroup of Asia Pacific experts.
  • Involved reviews of existing guidelines and recommendations.
  • Focused on practical and cost-effective strategies for local implementation.

Main Results:

  • Recommends reviewing risk factors and developing tailored prevention strategies.
  • Advocates for using quality improvement processes to address identified gaps.
  • Emphasizes surveillance of SSIs using international methodologies and timely feedback.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare facilities should strive for excellence in safe surgery.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices through quality improvement leads to sustainable results.
  • Effective SSI prevention requires continuous monitoring and intervention.
Abstract

Keywords:
PreventionSSISafe surgerySurgical site infection

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