Healthcare-acquired Infections
From the Journals
Revision total joint replacements linked to higher infection risk
The 90-day risk of surgical site infection was 5.77 times higher after revision vs. primary total joint replacement.
From the Journals
Novel strategies may help curb bariatric SSI
BALTIMORE – A predictive tool to stratify risk and a change in practice showed promise in reducing wound infection rates for gastric bypass...
Conference Coverage
Antibiotic-eluting envelope reduces CIED infections
The use of an absorbable antibiotic-eluting envelope around a cardiac implantable electronic device could significantly reduce the risk of...
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Best practices lower postsepsis risk, but only if implemented
SAN DIEGO – Study found lower death and readmission rates in those who underwent recommended follow-up
News
Take stronger steps to prevent staph infections and sepsis
CDC Vital Signs report suggests that declines in staph infections and death have leveled off.
News
Duodenoscopes contain more bacteria than expected
Additional cleaning of duodenoscopes beyond manufacturer recommendations may be needed to prevent infections.
Conference Coverage
Antibiotics backed as standard of care for myomectomies
Women in the no-antibiotic group were 4.59 times more likely to have a surgical site infection.
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How to slash colorectal surgery infection rates
BOSTON – Change perioperative routines.
Conference Coverage
Two novel approaches for infected ventral hernia mesh
BOSTON – Mesh salvage and hybrid reconstitution considered.
Conference Coverage
Endoscopy-related infections found higher than expected, prophylaxis overused
ATLANTA – “The potential for this becoming a bit of a monster is enhanced by the widespread use of prophylactic...
Conference Coverage
Vancomycin loading boost yields better C. diff outcomes