Preventing Surgical Infections: Identifying the “Best” Interventions .
Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant challenge despite advances in perioperative care. This article outlines evidence-based strategies across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases to reduce SSIs, with a focus on implementation gaps and evolving practices. Guest contributor Dr. Parvizi shares a practical 10-step protocol for minimizing infection risk, offering insights grounded in both research and real-world surgical experience.
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