Adhering to a national surgical care bundle reduces the risk of surgical site infections.
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Adhering to a national surgical care bundle reduces the risk of surgical site infections.
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PLOS One 2017, 12(9):e0184200
Abstract
In 2008, a bundle of care to prevent Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) was introduced in the Netherlands. The bundle consisted of four elements: antibiotic prophylaxis according to local guidelines, no hair removal, normothermia and 'hygiene discipline' in the operating room (i.e. number of door movements). Dutch hospitals were advised to implement the bundle and to measure the outcome. This study's goal was to assess how effective the bundle was in reducing SSI risk.