We show that many surgical site infections after spinal surgery are caused by microbes that are already on the patient’s skin. Among the different types of heath care-associated infections ...

Long and his colleagues collected skin swabs before and after 204 people underwent different types of spinal surgery. Fourteen of the participants went on to develop wound infections. After ...

At St. Luke’s, we care about the safety of all our patients, including our patients who require surgery. With all surgical ...

Expert Rev Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Res. 2010;10(3):317-328. Surgical site infections in the general population are associated with a two- to three-fold increased risk of death, and a 60% ...

No association was observed between serious infection risk and Janus kinase inhibitor use in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease.

swelling or redness around the wound the skin around the wound might ... that filters lymph fluid and fights infection. Most people won't get lymphoedema. But if you notice swelling in your hands or ...

Remote infections during hospital stays were associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections in intracranial neurosurgery procedures. "In clinical context, considerations are ...

While in the hospital, a healthcare team may provide the following: According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the first follow-up appointment after pacemaker surgery will be ...

You will have antibiotics to reduce the risk of developing an infection after surgery. Tell your doctor or nurse if you ... Your nurse might also give you an injection just under the skin to help ...